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YG61 VZU

2011 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,901 mi
Last recorded23,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 VZU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 22,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 21,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 21,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 19,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 18,014 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 17,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 16,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 15,088 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 13,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 13,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 11,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 9,775 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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YG61 VZU is a 2011 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 39,868 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 YG61 VZU, 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 15 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG61 VZU registered?

YG61 VZU is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YG61 VZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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