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NL61 YGG

2011 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,204 mi
Last recorded79,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 YGG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,531 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 77,531 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,681 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,768 miles

Rear Lower Rear subframe/suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,264 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 66,335 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 66,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 63,906 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 57,731 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,288 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn smooth

Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,745 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,834 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,384 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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NL61 YGG is a 2011 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NL61 YGG, 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 NL61 YGG registered?

NL61 YGG is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is NL61 YGG safe to buy?

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