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AO08 LVX

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,344 mi
Last recorded95,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LVX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,236 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 79,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,318 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to the cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,152 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perishing

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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AO08 LVX is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO08 LVX, 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 AO08 LVX registered?

AO08 LVX is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AO08 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 LVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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