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Y408 KAE

2001 BMW 135

Multi-colour Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,658 mi
Last recorded134,658 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 KAE
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 134,658 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 133,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine

side and rear windows tinted

windscreen strip been fitted still able to see out of

Fail 19 Jul 2011 133,274 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine

side and rear windows tinted

windscreen strip been fitted still able to see out of

Pass 23 Jul 2010 132,326 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four wheels slightly bent rims

slight oil leak from engine

windscreen sticker fitted still able to see out of

Pass 27 Jul 2009 131,736 miles

windows have been tinted and strip on windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2008 130,685 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 130,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2007 128,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 124,782 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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Y408 KAE is a 2001 BMW 135 in Multi-colour with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y408 KAE, 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 25 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y408 KAE is a 2001 BMW 135, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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