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L23 PDG

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,714 mi
Last recorded168,714 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 PDG
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 168,714 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 162,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

tightness in steering system

Fail 4 Aug 2022 162,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

tightness in steering system

Pass 5 Feb 2021 149,716 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2021 149,716 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 115,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,863 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 82,863 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)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2014 73,369 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 65,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,970 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,658 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 14,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,986 miles

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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L23 PDG 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L23 PDG, 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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What year was L23 PDG registered?

L23 PDG is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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