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B11 MWU

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MWU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 110,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,398 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 104,075 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,625 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,622 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 84,045 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))

chip in windscreen os less than 10mm diameter outside zone A

Fail 17 Dec 2018 84,045 miles

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

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

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))

chip in windscreen os less than 10mm diameter outside zone A

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,072 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,539 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 27,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,605 miles

front tyres cracking inbetween tread

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 12,821 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 12,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,558 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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B11 MWU is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B11 MWU, 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 B11 MWU registered?

B11 MWU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is B11 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 MWU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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