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FA08 HBC

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HBC
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 132,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,167 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,785 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,455 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,351 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 103,351 miles

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,253 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,220 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,441 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FA08 HBC is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA08 HBC, 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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FA08 HBC is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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