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2009 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,372 mi
Last recorded99,372 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW800 BMS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 99,372 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central joint to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

belly shields/ under trays fitted

tps warning on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2025 97,817 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,085 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,580 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 91,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 91,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,968 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 79,958 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

both headlights loose but secure

offside front headlight dim

Fail 18 Dec 2021 79,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to vehicle stalling then not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front headlight slightly dim

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

both headlights slightly loose

Pass 24 Dec 2020 71,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 47,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre -screw in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,047 miles

centre exhaust starting too blow and rear exhaust clamp tight but exhaust still moves inside

Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 26,799 miles

Both front tyres perished on tred face.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 20,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W800 BMS is a 2009 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 W800 BMS, 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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W800 BMS is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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