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M13 CPE

2012 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,740 mi
Last recorded131,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 CPE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 131,740 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 130,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 128,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 124,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear vehicle underside corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2022 123,531 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit in the boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative in the wheel arch levelling bracket missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,992 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Jul 2018 97,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,375 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 86,375 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,874 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.7MM TREAD DEPTH & WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,331 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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M13 CPE is a 2012 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M13 CPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M13 CPE registered?

M13 CPE is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is M13 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 CPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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