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RF08 ZYM

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 109,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 107,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 105,017 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SRING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 95,380 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard X2 (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,123 miles

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

Vehicle Is Highly Modified

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,535 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,385 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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 49,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,051 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 ZYM is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZYM, 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 RF08 ZYM registered?

RF08 ZYM is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RF08 ZYM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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