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RO08 FFT

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FFT
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 89,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 84,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 80,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 75,535 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,847 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 42,847 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 36,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 29,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,047 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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RO08 FFT is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO08 FFT, 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 RO08 FFT registered?

RO08 FFT is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is RO08 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 FFT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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