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YD08 FGO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FGO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 83,276 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe brace corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe brace corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,551 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,782 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

undertrays/protective covers fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,462 miles

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

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

Undertrays/protective covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,462 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays/protective covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,156 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 67,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leaking on the hot exhaust cats. risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,373 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2019 62,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2018 56,767 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,777 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 37,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,593 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,193 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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YD08 FGO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YD08 FGO, 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 YD08 FGO registered?

YD08 FGO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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