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YG08 KZU

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KZU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 95,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,414 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged on top right just above last character. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,725 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 90,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,663 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,503 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,506 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,877 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,877 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

o/s/f suspected turret damage o/s/f sitting lower than n/s/f

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,187 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 KZU is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

YG08 KZU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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