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RF08 UNK

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UNK
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 83,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,589 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,662 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s and n/s front lower arm front bushes have play

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,403 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 57,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,867 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Tread cracking on n/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,838 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Tread cracking on n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,419 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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RF08 UNK is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RF08 UNK, 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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What year was RF08 UNK registered?

RF08 UNK is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is RF08 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 UNK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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