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EA08 HZD

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,990 mi
Last recorded64,990 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 HZD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,990 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 64,981 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,480 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,736 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,786 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,619 miles

under trays

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,036 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,209 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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EA08 HZD is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA08 HZD, 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 EA08 HZD registered?

EA08 HZD is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 HZD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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