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YA08 DLD

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,104 mi
Last recorded67,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DLD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 67,104 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 66,091 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,025 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,719 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,672 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,682 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread grooves

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,698 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 34,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,236 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,717 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 19,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 14,230 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 DLD is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA08 DLD, 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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YA08 DLD is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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