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RK09 BFO

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,789 mi
Last recorded19,789 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 BFO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,789 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 19,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,613 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 17,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,952 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 15,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 15,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning light staying on

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RK09 BFO is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK09 BFO, 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.

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What year was RK09 BFO registered?

RK09 BFO is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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