MOT Status
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172,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS HAVE BROKEN BRACKETS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
POWER STEERING SLIGHTLY HEAVY WHEN TURNING WHEELS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.2.A.1b)
fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
upper and lower covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
aftermarket xenon bulbs fitted to headlamps
upper and lower covers fitted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
upper and lower covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
aftermarket xenon bulbs fitted to headlamps
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre has splits around treaded area
Offside front tyre has splits around treaded area
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads worn
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 130?
Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
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LS55 SVT is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black 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 LS55 SVT, 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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LS55 SVT is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 28 November 2005.
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