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DF08 XSU

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XSU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,832 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,859 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,827 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 16,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges and has cracks and cuts in tread.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,357 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges and has cracks and cuts in tread.

Pass 19 May 2011 12,278 miles

n/s/f tyre perished between tread

Fail 19 May 2011 12,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre perished 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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DF08 XSU is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF08 XSU, 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 DF08 XSU registered?

DF08 XSU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is DF08 XSU safe to buy?

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