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R27 MLP

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,298 mi
Last recorded75,298 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 MLP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 75,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,687 miles

o/s/rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,151 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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R27 MLP is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 60,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R27 MLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R27 MLP registered?

R27 MLP is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is R27 MLP safe to buy?

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