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A15 TYO

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TYO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 70,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,022 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 55,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,808 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,827 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,756 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 38,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 May 2012 20,473 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 20,473 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 16,079 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner 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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A15 TYO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A15 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

A15 TYO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is A15 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 TYO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A15 TYO have outstanding finance?

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