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PJ16 DTO

2016 BMW M135

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M13544,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 DTO
MakeBMW
ModelM135
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 54,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp. Borderline pass due to its affect on the beam image. Recommend repair.

Nearside Front Cuts in tyre side wall. 'Distortion' in tyre side wall. Borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate replacement.

Nearside Rear Cut in tyre side wall.

Offside Play in o/s end of steering rack.

Rear Brake pads getting low and will require replacement.

Vehicle overdue service/brake fluid change etc.?

Fail 7 Nov 2024 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp. Borderline pass due to its affect on the beam image. Recommend repair.

Nearside Front Cuts in tyre side wall. 'Distortion' in tyre side wall. Borderline MOT pass. Recommend immediate replacement.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cut in tyre side wall.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in o/s end of steering rack.

Rear Brake pads getting low and will require replacement.

Vehicle overdue service/brake fluid change etc.?

Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Cuts in tyre side wall.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting. Recommend replacement of both wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S end of steering rack has vertical movement.

Rear Shock absorber bump stops perished.

TPMS, washer fluid and fuel warnings on.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,630 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M135?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads
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PJ16 DTO is a 2016 BMW M135 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW M135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 44,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M135 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ16 DTO registered?

PJ16 DTO is a 2016 BMW M135, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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