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FH08 LRA

2008 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 LRA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 83,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 74,796 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,837 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges and pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 19 May 2018 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyres wearing edges and pershing cracks

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 May 2017 41,550 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight perishing cracks

Fail 20 May 2017 41,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight perishing cracks

Pass 23 May 2016 34,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,372 miles

cracking forming in the tread of both front tyres

rear pads approx. 4 mm

slight smearing on both front wipers

Fail 25 Jan 2016 33,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cracking forming in the tread of both front tyres

rear pads approx. 4 mm

slight smearing on both front wipers

Pass 13 Jan 2015
Fail 12 Jan 2015 29,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,978 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSF<OSR<NSR tyres wearing inner edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 24,978 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF<OSR<NSR tyres wearing inner edge

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,557 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,627 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 LRA is a 2008 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FH08 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

FH08 LRA is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is FH08 LRA safe to buy?

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