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EY57 UVJ

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,869 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2023 108,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 100,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,401 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 98,728 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 98,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,059 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,431 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EY57 UVJ is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EY57 UVJ, 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 EY57 UVJ registered?

EY57 UVJ is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EY57 UVJ safe to buy?

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