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LEE 21T

2009 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,275 mi
Last recorded65,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEE 21T
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock height adjustment locking ring loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - borderline - 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall - 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 59,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 58,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,375 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,775 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,968 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 27,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,643 miles

osf tyre uneven and edges low ,cuts evident

Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,357 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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LEE 21T is a 2009 BMW 135 in Silver 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 LEE 21T, 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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What year was LEE 21T registered?

LEE 21T is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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