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DU08 ZTL

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZTL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 95,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 95,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 85,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower gaiters splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint facing upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,675 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,559 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 59,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,002 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,720 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,360 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,174 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 23,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DU08 ZTL is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU08 ZTL, 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 DU08 ZTL registered?

DU08 ZTL is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DU08 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 ZTL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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