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Y80 MOS

2013 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 13551,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 MOS
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,128 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,039 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,242 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,668 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 63,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,023 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,956 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,739 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 26,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 19,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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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Y80 MOS is a 2013 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,674 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 Y80 MOS, 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 13 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y80 MOS is a 2013 BMW 135, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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