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RJ08 YHP

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,350 mi
Last recorded25,350 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 25,350 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 25,350 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 25,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 24,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 24,434 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,020 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 24,020 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,470 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 23,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 22,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 17,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,751 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 YHP is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

RJ08 YHP is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 YHP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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