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DV12 KUA

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KUA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,755 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 53,344 miles

[nsr jacking block missing]

Pass 4 Mar 2018 47,710 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,033 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber missing

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV12 KUA is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV12 KUA, 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.

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DV12 KUA is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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