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541 HWT

2009 BMW 135

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,244 mi
Last recorded85,244 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration541 HWT
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 82,268 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 82,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 39,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,049 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,655 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 75,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,214 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 54,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,705 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front wheel rim

Fail 20 Feb 2015 29,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front wheel rim

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 12,544 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 12,019 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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541 HWT is a 2009 BMW 135 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 59,384 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 541 HWT, 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 17 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 541 HWT registered?

541 HWT is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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