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V7 EUS

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,419 mi
Last recorded96,419 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 EUS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,093 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [hand brake] (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,659 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2022 87,651 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Nut and Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,783 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 83,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,980 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 49,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,021 miles

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

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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V7 EUS is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V7 EUS, 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 V7 EUS registered?

V7 EUS is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is V7 EUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 EUS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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