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LR55 JYE

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JYE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 75,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,164 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,167 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,276 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,276 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,996 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,669 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,645 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

to O/S rear seat

Pass 20 May 2009 27,541 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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LR55 JYE is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR55 JYE, 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 LR55 JYE registered?

LR55 JYE is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 JYE safe to buy?

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