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WP08 DVR

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,031 mi
Last recorded166,031 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 DVR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 166,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 165,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 161,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 146,888 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rattle

Fail 16 Jun 2017 146,888 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rattle

Fail 1 Jun 2017 146,161 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (spring) arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 124,576 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 104,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 104,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,667 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,667 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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WP08 DVR is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP08 DVR, 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 WP08 DVR registered?

WP08 DVR is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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