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SM08 OLE

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 OLE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a s a p (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace a s a p (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,954 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,210 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 36,334 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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SM08 OLE is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM08 OLE, 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 SM08 OLE registered?

SM08 OLE is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SM08 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 OLE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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