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856 BMW

2011 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,906 mi
Last recorded16,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration856 BMW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 16,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Suspect has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 16,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage, suspect has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 16,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 16,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,715 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,475 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 16,035 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 16,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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856 BMW is a 2011 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 856 BMW, 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 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 856 BMW registered?

856 BMW is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is 856 BMW safe to buy?

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