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BO05 TYP

2010 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 TYP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 96,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 83,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,708 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 79,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,397 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,616 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner face, outer pads 5mm, inner pads not visible

Rear outer pads 4 - 5mm, inner pads not visible

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,616 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corroding on inner face, outer pads 5mm, inner pads not visible

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear outer pads 4 - 5mm, inner pads not visible

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,229 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,636 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 34,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing inner slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,234 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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BO05 TYP is a 2010 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 56,337 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 BO05 TYP, 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 16 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BO05 TYP registered?

BO05 TYP is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 23 September 2010.

Is BO05 TYP safe to buy?

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