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ER05 MEL

2012 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER05 MEL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,481 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,537 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,731 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,281 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 59,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 33,204 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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ER05 MEL is a 2012 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 ER05 MEL, 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 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ER05 MEL registered?

ER05 MEL is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is ER05 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER05 MEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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