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NL09 AXR

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 AXR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 81,430 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 81,362 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 77,121 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,765 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 72,765 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,239 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 67,239 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 61,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 43,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder >40mm central screen ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder >40mm central screen ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front splits in tyre close to cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front splits in tyre close to cords

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2017 33,190 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 35 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 35 ZR20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn tone poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre(s) Worn on edges

Front tyre(s) tread cracking/perished

Horn tone poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread cracking / Worn on edges

Offside front tyre tread cracking / Worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,772 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 16,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre has cut in 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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NL09 AXR is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 59,384 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 NL09 AXR, 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 17 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL09 AXR registered?

NL09 AXR is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is NL09 AXR safe to buy?

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