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J888 LJB

2011 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,194 mi
Last recorded52,194 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 LJB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,232 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscurring components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,519 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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J888 LJB is a 2011 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J888 LJB, 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 J888 LJB registered?

J888 LJB is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is J888 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 LJB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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