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D5 TGF

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 TGF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 79,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,510 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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D5 TGF is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 TGF, 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

How do I check the history of D5 TGF?

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What year was D5 TGF registered?

D5 TGF is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is D5 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 TGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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