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PF13 YZA

2013 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 13551,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF13 YZA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 85,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 85,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,197 miles

Engine undertrays fitted.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 60,113 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 60,102 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,716 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,860 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 32,860 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,841 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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PF13 YZA is a 2013 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,674 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 PF13 YZA, 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 13 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PF13 YZA is a 2013 BMW 135, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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