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LR55 YDO

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YDO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,234 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 104,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 80,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin inner edges.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 80,114 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin inner edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,222 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,612 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 57,471 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,469 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,127 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,389 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,389 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YDO is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR55 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

LR55 YDO is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LR55 YDO safe to buy?

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