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R400 EME

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,228 mi
Last recorded152,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 EME
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 152,228 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Roll cage and only 2 x bucket seat fitted.

Slight play front top mounts

Pass 15 Jan 2025 148,991 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jan 2025 148,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,058 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 144,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Fail 22 Dec 2022 136,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 131,955 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 128,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 123,306 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,270 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

parking brake has little reserve travel close to excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,468 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

tpms light on

Pass 28 Jun 2014 79,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,758 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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R400 EME is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R400 EME, 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.

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R400 EME is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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