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A15 HJX

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HJX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 132,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 123,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 123,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,282 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 114,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,208 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,997 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,578 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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A15 HJX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A15 HJX, 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 A15 HJX registered?

A15 HJX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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