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R555 JRW

2013 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 13551,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 JRW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 113,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 110,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,414 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,410 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,983 miles

Nearside Front indicator side repeater glass in wing mirror water ingress still working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2021 85,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator side repeater glass in wing mirror water ingress still working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2020 71,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 70,961 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 59,769 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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R555 JRW is a 2013 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R555 JRW, 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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What year was R555 JRW registered?

R555 JRW is a 2013 BMW 135, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is R555 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 JRW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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