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YK08 GWP

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,027 mi
Last recorded91,027 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GWP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake flexi slight perishing

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

Offside Front brake flexi slight perishing

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 87,759 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 84,610 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 84,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2023 81,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 77,937 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 73,592 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 69,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,006 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 51,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,161 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,219 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

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 1 Mar 2012 27,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,134 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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YK08 GWP is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YK08 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 GWP registered?

YK08 GWP is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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