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YH59 CWC

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,666 mi
Last recorded99,666 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CWC
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,666 miles

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,801 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 91,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,284 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,767 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,766 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,343 miles

Nearside Front 215/40x18y cracking around tread areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18y rft on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 215/40x18y cracking around tread areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18y rft on 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 37,342 miles

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

Nearside Front 215/40x18y cracking around tread areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18y rft on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 215/40x18y cracking around tread areas

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18y rft on 3-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake wear warning light illuminated

steering warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 17,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,889 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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YH59 CWC is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 59,384 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 YH59 CWC, 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 17 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH59 CWC is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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