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L16 WKO

2010 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 WKO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 116,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 116,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres scrubbing inside edges

oil residue engine and gearbox

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

slight play offside rear upper control arm outer bush

Fail 11 Sep 2022 85,059 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts offside rear abs/pad warning wire insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres scrubbing inside edges

oil residue engine and gearbox

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

slight play offside rear upper control arm outer bush

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,379 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 55,555 miles

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 3 Sep 2018 49,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 15,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 7,883 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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L16 WKO is a 2010 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 56,337 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 L16 WKO, 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 16 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L16 WKO is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 18 November 2010.

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