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EF08 FUH

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FUH
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,137 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,613 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,504 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 10 Apr 2024 100,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 2 May 2023 95,653 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 2 May 2023 95,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,774 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,220 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,705 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,771 miles

covers fitted under bonnit and under body

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,484 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges and have age related cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,101 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 48,101 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,450 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 34,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,190 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EF08 FUH is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF08 FUH, 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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EF08 FUH is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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