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BB03 LEO

2011 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,310 mi
Last recorded100,310 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 LEO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,408 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 139,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 56,182 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,178 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting broken and insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,059 miles

n/s front wheel rim damaged

play in o/s steering rack end

rear indicators discoloured

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,057 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front wheel rim damaged

play in o/s steering rack end

rear indicators discoloured

tyre size 245/35/18

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,809 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,765 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,546 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,016 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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BB03 LEO is a 2011 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BB03 LEO, 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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BB03 LEO is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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