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YB57 VLT

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VLT
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 105,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 105,386 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,699 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,559 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,664 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,257 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 VLT is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB57 VLT, 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 YB57 VLT registered?

YB57 VLT is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is YB57 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 VLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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