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YK58 LXG

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LXG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 89,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 86,735 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2022 86,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,687 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 85,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,809 miles

number plates been changed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,023 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,823 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,175 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,175 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 42,844 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,221 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 13 Nov 2012 35,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,544 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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YK58 LXG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LXG, 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 YK58 LXG registered?

YK58 LXG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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