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S40 OEL

2013 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 13551,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 OEL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 92,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 91,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 91,306 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 91,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 90,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,227 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,596 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,972 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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S40 OEL is a 2013 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S40 OEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 OEL registered?

S40 OEL is a 2013 BMW 135, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is S40 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 OEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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