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RJ08 SSO

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,469 mi
Last recorded34,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 SSO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 34,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 28,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 28,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 25,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 24,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 22,737 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 27,734 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 21,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 20,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,977 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 18,961 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 17,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,470 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2013 15,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,992 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on outer edges

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 SSO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SSO, 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 RJ08 SSO registered?

RJ08 SSO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 SSO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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