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M18 KBM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,389 mi
Last recorded164,389 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 KBM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 164,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 161,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check 3 - 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 150,024 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 150,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 141,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 134,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 130,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,541 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,607 miles

both front tyres low on outer edges. re-check in 2k

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,163 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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M18 KBM 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 90%.

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 M18 KBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M18 KBM registered?

M18 KBM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is M18 KBM safe to buy?

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