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BJ62 YWY

2012 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,070 mi
Last recorded115,070 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YWY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 115,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 109,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,072 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 81,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 69,167 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 69,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front and offside front (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 69,153 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,200 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,159 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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BJ62 YWY is a 2012 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJ62 YWY, 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 BJ62 YWY registered?

BJ62 YWY is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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