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SM59 OKV

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,567 mi
Last recorded178,567 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OKV
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 178,567 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 166,167 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 166,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working N/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT, FLASHING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2024 153,004 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,067 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 138,056 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking O/S REAR BRAKE CALIPER, FLUID LEAK BLEED NIPPLE (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,410 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 113,404 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,796 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2019 102,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,552 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,344 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,317 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 24,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges(o/s worst)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,027 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges(o/s worst)

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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SM59 OKV is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM59 OKV, 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 SM59 OKV registered?

SM59 OKV is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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