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S7 PBF

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,845 mi
Last recorded111,845 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 PBF
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 111,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 107,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,423 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 215/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Worn uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 215/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Worn uneven

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 81,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,528 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,631 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 35,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,110 miles

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

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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S7 PBF is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 S7 PBF, 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 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S7 PBF registered?

S7 PBF is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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