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EY08 XBG

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,775 mi
Last recorded168,775 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 168,775 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 151,505 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 151,504 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn bald on far inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,825 miles

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

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)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,718 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,132 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 XBG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XBG, 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 EY08 XBG registered?

EY08 XBG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is EY08 XBG safe to buy?

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