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SP08 KPG

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,888 mi
Last recorded74,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KPG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,998 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 73,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,379 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 72,379 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,169 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,830 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,485 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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SP08 KPG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SP08 KPG, 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 SP08 KPG registered?

SP08 KPG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is SP08 KPG safe to buy?

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