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R7 BTG

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests44 (34 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BTG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

34 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 101,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 99,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,983 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 118,974 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,452 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 117,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,011 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 113,596 miles

Exhaust flange nuts and clamps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel has been welded

Fail 22 May 2018 113,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust flange nuts and clamps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel has been welded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,974 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 111,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 107,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 107,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 100,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 95,108 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 95,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 89,885 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 31 Aug 2012 41,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 86,336 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 86,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,569 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 27,569 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 78,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 72,584 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 72,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,128 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,128 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2009 65,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 65,369 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 58,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 54,937 miles

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,748 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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R7 BTG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R7 BTG, 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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R7 BTG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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