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YA08 MXS

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 59,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,013 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 26,859 miles

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

Slight damage on front number plate.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,749 miles

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

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,331 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn smooth on outer shoulders

Fail 18 Jun 2011 16,331 miles

Offside 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)

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn smooth on outer shoulders

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm NOW

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 MXS is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA08 MXS registered?

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

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