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HY11 MWC

2011 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,976 mi
Last recorded88,976 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 MWC
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread area ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 85,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,908 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 77,908 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,418 miles

Front and rear registration plates raised characters

Front undertray

Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear registration plates raised characters

Front undertray

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,847 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,682 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,677 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 18,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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HY11 MWC is a 2011 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY11 MWC, 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.

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What year was HY11 MWC registered?

HY11 MWC is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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