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LO59 JBV

2009 BMW 135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 JBV
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,133 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 76,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Front arm inner bolt loose causing excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 75,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,956 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 74,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,374 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

signs of wheel catching inner arch

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,962 miles

Front road wheels slightly wearing inner arch

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 33,954 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

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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LO59 JBV is a 2009 BMW 135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO59 JBV, 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 LO59 JBV registered?

LO59 JBV is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LO59 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 JBV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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