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YL08 WKR

2008 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,067 mi
Last recorded98,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13560,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WKR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 91,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 87,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 87,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 82,557 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2021 79,521 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive minor differential weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sign of fuel leak or spillage

Pass 28 May 2020 75,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 75,092 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 64,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,622 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,002 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,970 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 45,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,842 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 16,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YL08 WKR is a 2008 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL08 WKR, 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 YL08 WKR registered?

YL08 WKR is a 2008 BMW 135, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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