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GC03 REY

2009 BMW 135

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,723 mi
Last recorded90,723 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 REY
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 90,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerbing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive residue on engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both belts not checked, personal items/tools preventing access

Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 85,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,841 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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)

tyre warning light on

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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GC03 REY is a 2009 BMW 135 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GC03 REY, 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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GC03 REY is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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