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BC02 SYD

2012 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,948 mi
Last recorded76,948 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 SYD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,948 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,606 miles

tpms light on

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,948 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,270 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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BC02 SYD is a 2012 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC02 SYD, 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 BC02 SYD registered?

BC02 SYD is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BC02 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC02 SYD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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