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DN54 BYE

2008 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 BYE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 57,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 56,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 54,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,800 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 37,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,177 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 32,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 27,531 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 22,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 May 2014 22,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 16,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,209 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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DN54 BYE is a 2008 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN54 BYE, 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 DN54 BYE registered?

DN54 BYE is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is DN54 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 BYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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