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DU59 UBT

2009 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 UBT
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 139,804 miles

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2025 139,804 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2024 130,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 130,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 109,730 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have small heat cracks appearing (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,111 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 90,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,719 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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DU59 UBT is a 2009 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU59 UBT, 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 DU59 UBT registered?

DU59 UBT is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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