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N55 EHN

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 EHN
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 88,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 86,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing excessively on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing excessively on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,447 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 23,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N55 EHN is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black 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 N55 EHN, 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 N55 EHN registered?

N55 EHN is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is N55 EHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 EHN 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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