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YK58 LBZ

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,044 mi
Last recorded63,044 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 60,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,099 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 58,046 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 56,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking brake caliper leaking fluid (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres worn on edges, perished & in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2018 53,455 miles

Front both tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 53,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front both tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Outer brake pad getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 48,555 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 48,555 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,206 miles

Both Front tyres perishing

Front tyres wearing low on the edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,309 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)

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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YK58 LBZ 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 75%.

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 YK58 LBZ, 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 YK58 LBZ registered?

YK58 LBZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is YK58 LBZ safe to buy?

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