Applicants for the issue of a BPL shall be credited towards the theoretical knowledge requirements for
the common subjects as specified in point BFCL.135(a)(1) if they:
hold a licence in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 or Annex III (Part-SFCL) to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976; or
have passed the theoretical knowledge examinations for a licence as specified in paragraph (a), as long as this is done within the validity period specified in point BFCL.135(d).