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UN03 MEX

2012 BMW 135

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUN03 MEX
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,851 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,694 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all 4 tyres streeched over rims

Fail 7 Oct 2023 89,597 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition modified (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all 4 tyres streeched over rims

Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,889 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres stretched onto bigger rims

exhaust fitted with screamer pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2021 75,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,297 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 38,277 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,948 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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UN03 MEX is a 2012 BMW 135 in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 UN03 MEX, 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 UN03 MEX registered?

UN03 MEX is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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