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FH08 BWB

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,559 mi
Last recorded92,559 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BWB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,165 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 85,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,944 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 77,944 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 76,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,043 miles

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

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,833 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 67,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,997 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 May 2015 55,971 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,912 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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FH08 BWB is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH08 BWB, 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 FH08 BWB registered?

FH08 BWB is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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