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RJ08 XYH

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,014 mi
Last recorded121,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XYH
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 121,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 118,359 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 114,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,078 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 108,078 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,490 miles

Front tyres perished/cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,475 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,411 miles

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,680 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 26 Jun 2013 42,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 20,452 miles

Front Tyres Starting to perish and crack

Handbrake performance weak on n/s/r

Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,185 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 16,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XYH is a 2008 BMW 135 in White 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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

RJ08 XYH is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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