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YB57 UVH

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UVH
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,320 miles

underside corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray missing

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,999 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,329 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,651 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 54,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,263 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,108 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,056 miles

both front tyres cracking

screw in offside front tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 30,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres cracking

screw in offside front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,788 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f discs have slight corrosion

o/s/r and n/s/r discs have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,371 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 17,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,592 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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YB57 UVH is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB57 UVH, 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 YB57 UVH registered?

YB57 UVH is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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