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NAT 838A

2011 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,367 mi
Last recorded93,367 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAT 838A
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,367 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut mounting jumping. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 48,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,892 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,134 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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NAT 838A is a 2011 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NAT 838A, 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 NAT 838A registered?

NAT 838A is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is NAT 838A safe to buy?

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