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DE51 ABZ

2009 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ABZ
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 92,863 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 92,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 91,673 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyer worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 86,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,858 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,471 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,471 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,631 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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DE51 ABZ is a 2009 BMW 135 in White 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 DE51 ABZ, 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 DE51 ABZ registered?

DE51 ABZ is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is DE51 ABZ safe to buy?

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