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N55 WOV

2011 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 89,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads worn low and brake discs lipped

Fail 17 Aug 2024 86,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads worn low and brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Aug 2023 82,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 71,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 67,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,292 miles

Front number plate has a logo in corner

Rear rear number plate has logo in corner

Fail 4 Mar 2021 58,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate has a logo in corner

Nearside Front undertray damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front undertray damaged

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear number plate has logo in corner

Pass 1 May 2020 47,911 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 47,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,252 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 33,960 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,107 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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N55 WOV is a 2011 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WOV, 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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N55 WOV is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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