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HO03 HOW

2009 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,703 mi
Last recorded69,703 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO03 HOW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 69,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 80,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 58,425 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 55,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 49,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,339 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,649 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 37,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,631 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,545 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,012 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,470 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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HO03 HOW is a 2009 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HO03 HOW, 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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HO03 HOW is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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