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SW57 FHY

2007 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13561,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 FHY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,515 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 64,487 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,272 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 47,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,613 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,626 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,806 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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SW57 FHY is a 2007 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 61,865 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 SW57 FHY, 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 19 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW57 FHY registered?

SW57 FHY is a 2007 BMW 135, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is SW57 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 FHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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