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EA08 OZU

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,810 mi
Last recorded37,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 37,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 28,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,029 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,587 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,092 miles

age cracks in both front tyre treads.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 17,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,821 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,595 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 OZU is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OZU, 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 OZU registered?

EA08 OZU is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 OZU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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