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EY08 WZW

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,746 mi
Last recorded100,746 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 WZW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 100,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 98,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 97,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,894 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,946 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 46,114 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,977 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,980 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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EY08 WZW is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EY08 WZW, 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 EY08 WZW registered?

EY08 WZW is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is EY08 WZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 WZW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY08 WZW have outstanding finance?

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