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T18 VSD

2009 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 VSD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,456 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 83,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 83,559 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european lamp, kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european lamp, kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 73,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacement 3 months? (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2018 68,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,968 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,692 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 60,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,348 miles

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,877 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,274 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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T18 VSD is a 2009 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T18 VSD, 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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T18 VSD is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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