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KH55 AUW

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 AUW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,700 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear most both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis by sub frame mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,533 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,463 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,185 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,135 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 62,135 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,271 miles

child seat o s r

plastic under covers

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,310 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Dec 2009 36,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KH55 AUW is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KH55 AUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH55 AUW registered?

KH55 AUW is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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