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VB53 JVB

2016 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 13545,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB53 JVB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,357 miles

Slight free play in steering rack o/s

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,360 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 73,360 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front + Rear Level Arms Seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,154 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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VB53 JVB is a 2016 BMW 135 in Black 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 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 45,347 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 VB53 JVB, 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 10 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VB53 JVB registered?

VB53 JVB is a 2016 BMW 135, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is VB53 JVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VB53 JVB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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