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DH05 ETH

2010 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,917 mi
Last recorded135,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH05 ETH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 135,917 miles

Exhaust is noisy

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Door child lock activated

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2026 99,673 miles

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

rear under the vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2025 132,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 132,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 129,891 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,759 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF Mirror lense cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,008 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged no sharp edges

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,908 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 110,843 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,127 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,028 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,832 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tread wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r inner tread 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning on in yellow emmisions passed

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,305 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,305 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2015 35,211 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2015 59,182 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,675 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,846 miles

NSF Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 36,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 27,583 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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DH05 ETH is a 2010 BMW 130 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DH05 ETH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 130 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DH05 ETH is a 2010 BMW 130, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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