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SH58 SZZ

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,992 mi
Last recorded82,992 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 SZZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 68,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 61,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,486 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 50,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 50,910 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested levelling device damaged (front ride height sensor) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 46,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,206 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 42,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,818 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 30,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre showing heavy edge wear

Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,095 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge(bald)-3mm

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge-3mm-puntured

Pass 7 Dec 2013 21,327 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 17,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper rubbers showing deterioration.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,743 miles

wiper rubbers showing deterioration.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 13,374 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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SH58 SZZ is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH58 SZZ, 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 SH58 SZZ registered?

SH58 SZZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is SH58 SZZ safe to buy?

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