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AB08 BMW

2011 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,462 mi
Last recorded151,462 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BMW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 151,462 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 151,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 133,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 114,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,576 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 18 Aug 2017 44,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,504 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 30,504 miles

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

Auto gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre slight cut inner sidewall

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,277 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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AB08 BMW is a 2011 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AB08 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 AB08 BMW registered?

AB08 BMW is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is AB08 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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