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BN08 NRF

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 NRF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 92,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front windows tinted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,973 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,928 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))

tinted front windows

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 60,283 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated cable fouling (8.4.2)

Front vehicle has after market h.i.d. lights fitted with out cleaning system images for aim are just making correct image

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced not fully secure (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake pad wire not fully secure

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,849 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 34,843 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 31,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,303 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorating between tread blocks

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,973 miles

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

Front tyres perishing on tread area

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres starting to perish/crack in between tread

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,893 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish/crack in between tread

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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BN08 NRF is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN08 NRF, 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 BN08 NRF registered?

BN08 NRF is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BN08 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 NRF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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