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CM05 TEC

2011 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,301 mi
Last recorded40,301 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 TEC
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 40,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 38,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 38,022 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 35,282 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 35,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 23,393 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 23,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,678 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 8,140 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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CM05 TEC is a 2011 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 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 CM05 TEC, 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 15 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 CM05 TEC registered?

CM05 TEC is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is CM05 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM05 TEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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