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T2 RLR

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 RLR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,182 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged from outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,183 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 65,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,625 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,246 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,001 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,760 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

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 2 Jun 2014 33,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + N/S/R Tyres worn on edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,248 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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T2 RLR is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T2 RLR, 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 T2 RLR registered?

T2 RLR is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 11 October 2008.

Is T2 RLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 RLR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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