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SV08 ZRZ

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,999 mi
Last recorded130,999 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZRZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,709 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres slightly worn outer edge

underside tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,260 miles

Both Offside & Nearside Headlamp slightly loose - Not deemed insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake low effort in comparison to Nearside rear

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 125,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Offside & Nearside Headlamp slightly loose - Not deemed insecure

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear parking brake low effort in comparison to Nearside rear

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,216 miles

Offside Mirror glass poor condition.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass poor condition.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 121,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet release Poor condition but still opens at time of test.

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass poor condition.

Offside Mirror glass poor condition.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,598 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 81,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,429 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,711 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,670 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,929 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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SV08 ZRZ is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV08 ZRZ, 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 SV08 ZRZ registered?

SV08 ZRZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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