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LR55 JYP

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,006 mi
Last recorded159,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JYP
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 159,006 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 158,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when position lights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 154,454 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 154,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 148,611 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 142,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 136,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,670 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 128,665 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust rattling at rear

handbrake effort low 17%

near side front pad wire insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 rears (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,250 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 rears (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,846 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,139 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,360 miles

Rear tyres 2mm on inside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 10,300 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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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LR55 JYP is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JYP, 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 JYP registered?

LR55 JYP is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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