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RO59 ZNF

2009 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 ZNF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 99,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 80,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear under car support frame loose / damaged bolts not adversely affecting rigidity of the vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear under car support frame loose / damaged bolts not adversely affecting rigidity of the vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,385 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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RO59 ZNF is a 2009 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO59 ZNF, 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 RO59 ZNF registered?

RO59 ZNF is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for RO59 ZNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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