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YA08 BZO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BZO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 104,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 98,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 92,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 72,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,959 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 54,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,462 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,295 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 46,055 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bold on edges and badly perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 42,008 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 41,954 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,490 miles

both sides fronts tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,671 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BOLD ON EDGES - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT ASAP

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,610 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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YA08 BZO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YA08 BZO, 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 YA08 BZO registered?

YA08 BZO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YA08 BZO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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