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JA11 RSA

2012 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,719 mi
Last recorded44,719 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA11 RSA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,283 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,501 miles

Offside Rear low handbrake readings but passed

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 39,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,606 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 31,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,271 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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JA11 RSA is a 2012 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JA11 RSA, 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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What year was JA11 RSA registered?

JA11 RSA is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is JA11 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA11 RSA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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