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YC57 EKN

2007 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,734 mi
Last recorded120,734 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13561,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 EKN
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,734 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,063 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 111,063 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,144 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,143 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,474 miles

REAR TYRES ON 3mm. 245/35/18.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,232 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,807 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YC57 EKN is a 2007 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 61,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC57 EKN, 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 19 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 YC57 EKN registered?

YC57 EKN is a 2007 BMW 135, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 EKN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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