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FY09 JTO

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 JTO
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,995 miles

Front engine under tray restricted checks including oil leak/s

Fuel cap seal perished and cracking

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

Offside Front Rattle from engine bay whilst revving vehicle

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule corroded in mounting bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft "doughnut" perished and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Cradle has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 107,985 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin fumes coming into cabin whilst stationary from oil burning on exhaust and smoke coming out of n/s of bonnet after emissions test carried out. May be also potential of fire. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front engine under tray restricted checks including oil leak/s

Fuel cap seal perished and cracking

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

Offside Front Rattle from engine bay whilst revving vehicle

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule corroded in mounting bracket (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft "doughnut" perished and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Cradle has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,230 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 100,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 92,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2021
Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,301 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,563 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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FY09 JTO is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY09 JTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 JTO registered?

FY09 JTO is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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