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HN55 ZGV

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,227 mi
Last recorded136,227 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ZGV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,213 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,795 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 127,714 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Very minor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,600 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 82,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,064 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,559 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre startingto wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

small cuts in side wall of offside rear tyre

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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HN55 ZGV is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 82,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN55 ZGV, 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 21 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN55 ZGV is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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