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V30 ERT

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests61 (51 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate83.6%

Mileage

58,755 mi
Last recorded58,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 ERT
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

51 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,755 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 124,207 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,359 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 54,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 53,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 53,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 121,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp from centre to backbox blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 69,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,957 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 61,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,850 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,204 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

both front outer edge perished

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,493 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 116,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,132 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,398 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,405 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside componrents

Pass 28 Aug 2018 112,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,459 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 48,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,716 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,808 miles

Brake discs all round slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,310 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,500 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,921 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2014 100,408 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,198 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,002 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,928 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,616 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 55,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,908 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,908 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre cut on sild wall

nail in tyre

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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V30 ERT is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 61 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 60,928 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V30 ERT, 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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V30 ERT is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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