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J22 SOL

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,569 mi
Last recorded104,569 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 SOL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 104,569 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 95,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 May 2023 85,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 70,515 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S park brake effort slightly weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on the tread, has a small cut on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the tread and starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on the faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,095 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 31,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,686 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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J22 SOL is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J22 SOL, 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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J22 SOL is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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