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FA57 FSG

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,106 mi
Last recorded104,106 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 FSG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 104,106 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 104,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 81,940 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 72,078 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,584 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 3 Oct 2012 57,375 miles

no front headlamp washers

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no front headlamp washers

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 44,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,860 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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FA57 FSG is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black 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 FA57 FSG, 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 FA57 FSG registered?

FA57 FSG is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FA57 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 FSG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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