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LC59 PCU

2009 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,909 mi
Last recorded14,909 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 PCU
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 14,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 13,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 13,366 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 12,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 12,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 11,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 10,017 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 9,327 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 8,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 6,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 5,065 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 5,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LC59 PCU is a 2009 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC59 PCU, 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 LC59 PCU?

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What year was LC59 PCU registered?

LC59 PCU is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is LC59 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 PCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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