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RY08 EOA

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EOA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 83,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,780 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,713 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 83,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,415 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 82,415 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,806 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on edges.

Play in o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush.

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres heavily worn on edges.

Play in o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush.

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,363 miles

Play in o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,346 miles

front tyres worn bald on inside edges [215/40/r18 rf]

parking brake effeciency just met.

poor beam image from headlamps.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges & getting low.

Slight exhaust blow from centre joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,875 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limits.

n/s headlight slightly low.

n/s/r tyre close to limits.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,919 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,532 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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RY08 EOA is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RY08 EOA, 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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RY08 EOA is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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