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RY59 MAR

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY59 MAR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,114 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,828 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,371 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,703 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,452 miles

Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Offside and Nearside (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit - feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit - feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,187 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 19,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full BMW 135 reliability report

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RY59 MAR is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY59 MAR, 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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RY59 MAR is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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