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N55 LVL

2011 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 LVL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,611 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 65,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,546 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 61,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,495 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 46,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 37,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,872 miles

tyres have edge wear

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,605 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre tread worn [inside + outside edges]

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 LVL is a 2011 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVL, 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 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N55 LVL registered?

N55 LVL is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is N55 LVL safe to buy?

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