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N55 XAS

2010 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 XAS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 121,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 89,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,873 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 71,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,944 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,559 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,872 miles

Front unable to open with out force

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 21 Dec 2017 47,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight damage to outter tread

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 XAS is a 2010 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

N55 XAS is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 23 August 2010.

Is N55 XAS safe to buy?

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