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BM61 ADM

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,186 mi
Last recorded101,186 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM61 ADM
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,186 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,186 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 90,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,484 miles

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,330 miles

Central Undertray adrift.

Fail 14 Jan 2023 76,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Undertray adrift.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 66,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,994 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,946 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,897 miles

front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,949 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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BM61 ADM is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BM61 ADM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM61 ADM registered?

BM61 ADM is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BM61 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM61 ADM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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