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EY08 XBO

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XBO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,679 miles

Both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,419 miles

Damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,123 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,741 miles

both front tyres non run flats

petrol smell under bonnet

Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,156 miles

Front window screen has a crack in it, out of the swept area.

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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EY08 XBO is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EY08 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

EY08 XBO is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EY08 XBO safe to buy?

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