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AV08 WTC

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,631 mi
Last recorded130,631 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WTC
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 130,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,093 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe swollen / corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres wearing on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,008 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded/ swollen

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,749 miles

Exhaust front joint very corroded at fixings

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 122,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer third (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 120,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Spring slightly corroded

Rear tyres both wearing slightly on inner edge

slight engine oil weep seen from under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,814 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 117,812 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 99,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,067 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,945 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,730 miles

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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AV08 WTC is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV08 WTC, 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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AV08 WTC is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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