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EA09 VKL

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,177 mi
Last recorded86,177 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VKL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,035 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,932 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four tyres worn on inner and outer edge.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in its treads but no ply cord exposed.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in its treads but no ply cord exposed.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,430 miles

n/s/headlamp casing broken.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,804 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 40,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,009 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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EA09 VKL is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 59,384 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 EA09 VKL, 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 17 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA09 VKL is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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