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V3 RPW

2008 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 RPW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,313 miles

vehicle used for competition use ,no rear seats,roll cage fitted,fixed front seats 4 point harness

Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Vehicle converted for competition use and has rear seats removed , Roll cage fitted , fixed rally front sets and competition 4 point fixed seat belts fitted .

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,467 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 76,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,532 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (3.5.1g)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,925 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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V3 RPW is a 2008 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V3 RPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V3 RPW registered?

V3 RPW is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is V3 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 RPW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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