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W1 XED

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,542 mi
Last recorded105,542 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 XED
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 105,542 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,161 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 96,068 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 65,898 miles

full length under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,964 miles

windscreen cracked below swept area

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,319 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,267 miles

EML on

bonnet pull broken

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,245 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)

all tyres are slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 35,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W1 XED is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W1 XED, 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 W1 XED registered?

W1 XED is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is W1 XED safe to buy?

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