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J16 LEN

2009 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,354 mi
Last recorded86,354 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LEN
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 86,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,237 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 70,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 66,770 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 59,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 57,461 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,863 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,614 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,381 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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J16 LEN is a 2009 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J16 LEN, 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 J16 LEN registered?

J16 LEN is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is J16 LEN safe to buy?

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