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N55 PTP

2010 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 PTP
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,494 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 114,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 111,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 110,812 miles

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

Oil leak/ Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 103,034 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 103,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 98,381 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 98,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,521 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 PTP is a 2010 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 56,337 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 PTP, 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 16 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N55 PTP registered?

N55 PTP is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is N55 PTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 PTP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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