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CST 97A

2011 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,566 mi
Last recorded29,566 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 97A
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,670 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 24,666 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 19,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,254 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,636 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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CST 97A is a 2011 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CST 97A, 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 CST 97A registered?

CST 97A is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 9 June 2011.

Is CST 97A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CST 97A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CST 97A have outstanding finance?

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