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BJ08 RJZ

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,333 mi
Last recorded73,333 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RJZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,808 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 65,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,561 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 17 Nov 2020 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2020 55,012 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,240 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 53,240 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,026 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 45,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,888 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 20,888 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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BJ08 RJZ is a 2008 BMW 135 in White 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 BJ08 RJZ, 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 BJ08 RJZ registered?

BJ08 RJZ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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