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B18 NMB

2009 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,965 mi
Last recorded41,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NMB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 41,965 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 41,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,440 miles

both rear top arms have play in bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,763 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,861 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on edges & cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on edges & cracking in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,337 miles

Both front tyres perished and wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,254 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 13,894 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 11,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,108 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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B18 NMB is a 2009 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 B18 NMB, 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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What year was B18 NMB registered?

B18 NMB is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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