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LG58 VLA

2008 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,177 mi
Last recorded51,177 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 VLA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 51,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 49,755 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 49,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 48,899 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 48,892 miles

Emissions not tested no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,909 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 43,713 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front 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 29 May 2013 36,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,878 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 28,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,092 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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LG58 VLA is a 2008 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG58 VLA, 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 LG58 VLA registered?

LG58 VLA is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LG58 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 VLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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