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L31 MKL

2010 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,089 mi
Last recorded80,089 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 MKL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 80,089 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 28 Nov 2025 80,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,928 miles

Rear hand brake shoes slightly binding (both sides)

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,147 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,342 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 64,329 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 39,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inside edge.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 38,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Amber (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inside edge.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre bald on inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 35,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,129 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,098 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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L31 MKL is a 2010 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L31 MKL, 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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What year was L31 MKL registered?

L31 MKL is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 22 September 2010.

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