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YG08 KVS

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,139 mi
Last recorded106,139 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KVS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 106,139 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 100,977 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 100,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,448 miles

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

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 8 Jan 2022 85,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,344 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,251 miles

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

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

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

suspect bolts securing n/s driveshaft to diff slightly loose

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,701 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 54,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,900 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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YG08 KVS is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG08 KVS, 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 YG08 KVS registered?

YG08 KVS is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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