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RA08 BCE

2008 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 BCE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 100,751 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 91,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 89,827 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,399 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,274 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,450 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,496 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 50,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,009 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,480 miles

uneven front tyre wear/nail in n/s/r tyre

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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RA08 BCE 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 RA08 BCE, 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 RA08 BCE registered?

RA08 BCE is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is RA08 BCE safe to buy?

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