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S8 VYM

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,747 mi
Last recorded80,747 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VYM
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 80,747 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 74,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,381 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 63,562 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 60,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,285 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,941 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,962 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 38,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,923 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 38,868 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,216 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,016 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,999 miles

Damage on front number plate.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 21,999 miles

Damage on front number plate.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,798 miles

front tyres poor condition and tread is preished.

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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S8 VYM is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 59,384 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 S8 VYM, 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 17 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S8 VYM registered?

S8 VYM is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is S8 VYM safe to buy?

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