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YH11 MLY

2011 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 13539,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 MLY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,991 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 3rd brake light 50% lens damaged but no white light showing

Fail 26 Mar 2024 88,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 3rd brake light 50% lens damaged but no white light showing

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,072 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,234 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 64,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,595 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,241 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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YH11 MLY is a 2011 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YH11 MLY, 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.

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YH11 MLY is a 2011 BMW 135, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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