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BM13 FAT

2013 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,022 mi
Last recorded129,022 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 13551,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM13 FAT
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 129,022 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 119,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 118,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,217 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 44,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 42,501 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 42,501 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,799 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 31,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear registration plate characters have an effect, but can been seen from a reasonable distance

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,677 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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BM13 FAT is a 2013 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,674 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 BM13 FAT, 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 13 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM13 FAT registered?

BM13 FAT is a 2013 BMW 135, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is BM13 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM13 FAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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