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RJ08 OCD

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OCD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 90,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bouth side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 90,673 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bouth side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,568 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,135 miles

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 84,135 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,867 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,331 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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RJ08 OCD is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ08 OCD, 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 RJ08 OCD registered?

RJ08 OCD is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is RJ08 OCD safe to buy?

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