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SM58 RVP

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,267 mi
Last recorded35,267 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 RVP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 35,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 32,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 28,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 28,921 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 28,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 28,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 25,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel rims corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,341 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel rims corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 24,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 24,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 23,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 23,180 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 40 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,343 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking. 215/40R18Y RSC

Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,961 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre treads splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,188 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,403 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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SM58 RVP is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SM58 RVP, 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 SM58 RVP registered?

SM58 RVP is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is SM58 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 RVP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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