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LAM 44R

2009 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,315 mi
Last recorded105,315 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 44R
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 105,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 99,575 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 94,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Dip beam slightly discoloured/faded

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 89,897 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 89,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 83,100 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 83,100 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,309 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,311 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 55,311 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,280 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 50,280 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 37,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,677 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 23,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LAM 44R is a 2009 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LAM 44R, 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

How do I check the history of LAM 44R?

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What year was LAM 44R registered?

LAM 44R is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is LAM 44R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 44R shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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