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SM08 YTY

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,926 mi
Last recorded133,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YTY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 133,926 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Diff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 131,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 131,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 127,951 miles

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

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

Offside Lower windscreen damaged not quite within swept area

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,768 miles

Offside Lower windscreen damaged, approaching swept area but not in it at time of test

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,202 miles

Offside Lower windscreen cracked not within swept area

Fail 16 Jun 2021 116,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower windscreen cracked not within swept area

Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,646 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (ADVISE CHANGING ASAP) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (ADVISE CHANGING ASAP) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes plastic coating slightly raised (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits appearing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small splits appearing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 20,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,000 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 YTY is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM08 YTY, 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 YTY registered?

SM08 YTY is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is SM08 YTY safe to buy?

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