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YA08 DJJ

2008 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,997 mi
Last recorded130,997 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DJJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 130,997 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 118,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,841 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 110,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 106,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,637 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,056 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake slightly poor

very little reserve travel at handbrake

Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,124 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 45,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,732 miles

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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YA08 DJJ is a 2008 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA08 DJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 DJJ registered?

YA08 DJJ is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YA08 DJJ safe to buy?

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