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TO04 JON

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,939 mi
Last recorded74,939 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO04 JON
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 74,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,590 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 74,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,306 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 74,306 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 73,403 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 70,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,636 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre has bad cracking in tread, no cords visible, also wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside Front tyre has bad cracking in tread, no cords visible, also wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,314 miles

slight exhaust rattle

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,366 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,565 miles

Front tyres cracking up between tread pattern.

Front tyres feathered on the outer edges.

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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TO04 JON is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TO04 JON, 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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TO04 JON is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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