MOT Status
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124,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall 225/40/r18 runway (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 255/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 falken (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear tyres getting low
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
1 horn not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 135?
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LR08 XAL is a 2008 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LR08 XAL, 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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LR08 XAL is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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