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W5 MGO

2010 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 13556,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 MGO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,242 miles

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,384 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 79,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,245 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,567 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 72,563 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,590 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2019 67,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,523 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,756 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge, advise early replacement.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,958 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 14,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 5,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 5,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 5,414 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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W5 MGO is a 2010 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W5 MGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W5 MGO registered?

W5 MGO is a 2010 BMW 135, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is W5 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 MGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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