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M1 XKW

2012 BMW 135

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 XKW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 114,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,841 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 83,735 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,633 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 80,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,039 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,219 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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M1 XKW is a 2012 BMW 135 in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M1 XKW, 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 M1 XKW registered?

M1 XKW is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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