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OB12 DAB

2013 BMW M135

Black Petrol 2970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M13554,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB12 DAB
MakeBMW
ModelM135
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,886 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 90,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,443 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M135?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads
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OB12 DAB is a 2013 BMW M135 in Black with a 2,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW M135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 54,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M135 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW M135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OB12 DAB registered?

OB12 DAB is a 2013 BMW M135, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is OB12 DAB safe to buy?

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