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SW60 BWN

2010 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,619 mi
Last recorded126,619 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 BWN
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear suspension rubber bushes weathered--cracked--perished

petrol smell under car --no visible leaks or weeps

rear axle --suspension and brake components have heavy corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 126,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre worn smooth and showing structure of tyre in the bald section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlamp washers not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear rear suspension rubber bushes weathered--cracked--perished

petrol smell under car --no visible leaks or weeps

rear axle --suspension and brake components have heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2024 118,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,900 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 110,900 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 105,036 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 105,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,293 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 98,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Front) lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,285 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,015 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 44,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,268 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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SW60 BWN is a 2010 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW60 BWN, 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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SW60 BWN is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 3 December 2010.

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