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YH59 KMO

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,827 mi
Last recorded154,827 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 KMO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 154,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 154,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 136,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 131,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

rear lights tinted

Pass 26 Feb 2022 120,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 120,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 113,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 70,396 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,623 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,296 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,694 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 KMO is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMO, 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 KMO is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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