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YD08 XKS

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XKS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,490 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 95,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 93,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 91,437 miles

Body kit fitted over wheel arches

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 91,437 miles

Body kit fitted over wheel arches

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,995 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,840 miles

Inner Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 XKS 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 70%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

YD08 XKS is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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