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S13 BMW

2009 BMW 135

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,913 mi
Last recorded66,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 13559,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 BMW
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 56,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,540 miles

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 23 May 2018 40,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,460 miles

DRIVING ON SOFT TYRES IS DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 22,551 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 17,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,958 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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S13 BMW is a 2009 BMW 135 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S13 BMW, 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 S13 BMW registered?

S13 BMW is a 2009 BMW 135, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is S13 BMW safe to buy?

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