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ML59 WRU

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,038 mi
Last recorded22,038 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 WRU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing al 4 tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody trays

Fail 10 Apr 2026 21,935 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing al 4 tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody trays

Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,346 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2023 21,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 21,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 20,449 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 20,449 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 19,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 19,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 17,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 16,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 14,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 12,664 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 12,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 11,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,193 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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ML59 WRU is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML59 WRU, 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 ML59 WRU registered?

ML59 WRU is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is ML59 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 WRU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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