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VN11 ORA

2011 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,628 mi
Last recorded31,628 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 ORA
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 30,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 28,859 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking,small cut damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,926 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 21,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,544 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 18,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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VN11 ORA is a 2011 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 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 VN11 ORA, 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 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN11 ORA registered?

VN11 ORA is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is VN11 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 ORA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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