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J100 FAF

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,859 mi
Last recorded153,859 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 FAF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 153,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 141,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 137,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 122,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,931 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,721 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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J100 FAF is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue 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 J100 FAF, 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 J100 FAF registered?

J100 FAF is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is J100 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 FAF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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