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SW10 KJY

2010 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,285 mi
Last recorded100,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 KJY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside and components corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear headlight level sensor bar bent possible seized arm or ball joints

Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer pump frozen unable to fully inspect components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,670 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,505 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing close to legal limit

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,995 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

Fail 28 Jun 2018 73,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/18w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake discs starting to lip

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,544 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 55,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SW10 KJY is a 2010 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 56,337 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 SW10 KJY, 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 16 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW10 KJY registered?

SW10 KJY is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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