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WR08 YYM

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,446 mi
Last recorded166,446 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YYM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 166,446 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 159,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 151,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 149,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 139,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 126,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 118,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,510 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 109,492 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Direction indicators illuminated with position lamps (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim All four tyres excessively stretched and a visable gap between the tyre sidewall and rim bead (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Vinyl strip on upper part of windscreen (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Lettering on lower part of windscreen (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background Heavily tinted (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background Heavily tinted (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,473 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,959 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 78,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 78,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 62,308 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

UNDERBODY TRAYS PREVENT FULL INSPECTION

Fail 11 May 2012 62,308 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

UNDERBODY TRAYS PREVENT FULL INSPECTION

Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,036 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,036 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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WR08 YYM is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 YYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR08 YYM registered?

WR08 YYM is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is WR08 YYM safe to buy?

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