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2012 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,808 mi
Last recorded7,808 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 1M
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 7,808 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 7,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 7,480 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 7,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 7,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 7,194 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 7,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 6,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 6,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 5,822 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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BAD 1M is a 2012 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 BAD 1M, 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 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAD 1M registered?

BAD 1M is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is BAD 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 1M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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