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YE08 UNX

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,581 mi
Last recorded116,581 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UNX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 116,581 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,429 miles

Covers and shields

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,429 miles

Covers and shields

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 84,241 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 73,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 60,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,401 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2011 19,070 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 19,070 miles

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

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

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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YE08 UNX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE08 UNX, 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 YE08 UNX registered?

YE08 UNX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is YE08 UNX safe to buy?

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