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CU08 CDO

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CDO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 82,241 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 82,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,146 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive Wear Inner Edge, 4mm, 215-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,142 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,890 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,382 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Both front brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2018 70,382 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Slight oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,860 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,364 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 62,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,615 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,029 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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CU08 CDO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU08 CDO, 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 CU08 CDO registered?

CU08 CDO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is CU08 CDO safe to buy?

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