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YG08 NBF

2008 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,303 mi
Last recorded114,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NBF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2024 114,302 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2023 111,904 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 111,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 101,884 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 7 May 2019 96,053 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Slight engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 90,426 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Pass 26 Aug 2017 82,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,116 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 67,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side and rear windows are tinted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,301 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 41,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YG08 NBF is a 2008 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 NBF, 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 YG08 NBF registered?

YG08 NBF is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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