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ET54 TAY

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 TAY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 80,504 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,094 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 78,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,077 miles

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe close to carbon canister

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,911 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,458 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,146 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under body trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 3,144 miles

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

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under body trays fitted

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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ET54 TAY is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET54 TAY, 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 ET54 TAY registered?

ET54 TAY is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is ET54 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 TAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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