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M9 NDB

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 NDB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 61,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 61,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,382 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,140 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 61,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,414 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,010 miles

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,179 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 54,179 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,797 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,992 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 47,968 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

215/40 R18 85Y BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A* (RSC)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 42,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,103 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M9 NDB is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 59,384 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 M9 NDB, 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 17 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M9 NDB registered?

M9 NDB is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 12 April 2009.

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