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SN08 NLZ

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NLZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 94,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,165 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 89,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,782 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 84,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 78,656 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,931 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged not to cord

Fail 17 Jan 2018 67,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged not to cord

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,898 miles

Front washers just clearing screen.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension bump stops worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,478 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 39,216 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 34,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 34,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,355 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,342 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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SN08 NLZ is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN08 NLZ, 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 SN08 NLZ registered?

SN08 NLZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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