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DNO 7T

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,086 mi
Last recorded110,086 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNO 7T
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 110,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front drop links weak

Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,086 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both front drop links weak

Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,756 miles

both side mirrors poor

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,899 miles

both side mirrors on limits

brake warning light on

osr pads warning wire broken

rear tyres low + worn on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2024 92,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both side mirrors on limits

brake warning light on

osr pads warning wire broken

rear tyres low + worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,824 miles

Front slight wear bushes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,824 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front slight wear bushes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,739 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,182 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,789 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 58,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly worn on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)

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

brake pad warning wires disconnected

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,139 miles

both inner main beam lights not working,both outer main beams working correctly

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,291 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DNO 7T is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DNO 7T, 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 DNO 7T registered?

DNO 7T is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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