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W444 VYB

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,828 mi
Last recorded56,828 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 VYB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 56,828 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 54,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,103 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,570 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,094 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,320 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,599 miles

Offside Front slight movement on headlamp

Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight movement on headlamp

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,203 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 23,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,713 miles

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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W444 VYB is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W444 VYB, 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 W444 VYB registered?

W444 VYB is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is W444 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W444 VYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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