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N24 JSB

2003 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests39 (35 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

70,236 mi
Last recorded70,236 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 JSB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

35 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 70,236 miles
Pass 2 May 2026 80,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 76,273 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2024 69,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 72,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,712 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2023 70,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,159 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2022 65,812 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,675 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2021 61,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,126 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2020 57,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,464 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,004 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,986 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 44,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,575 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,765 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre valves perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,073 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 17,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 61,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,888 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vee belts are cracking.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 48,888 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vee belts are cracking.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,248 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,152 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,254 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 20,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N24 JSB is a 2003 BMW 135 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 N24 JSB, 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 23 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N24 JSB registered?

N24 JSB is a 2003 BMW 135, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is N24 JSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 JSB shows 39 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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