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OPC 188

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,840 mi
Last recorded139,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 188
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge, tread 4mm. 225/40/18 92Y XL Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge, tread 4mm. 225/40/18 92Y XL Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,447 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 125,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake hoses has slight cracks

Front nearside and offside tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Nearside headlamp has broken mounts causing slight movement

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2019 114,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside brake hoses has slight cracks

Front nearside and offside tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

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

Nearside headlamp has broken mounts causing slight movement

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,581 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 62,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,706 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 48,706 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 39,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 38,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 33,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,082 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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OPC 188 is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OPC 188, 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 OPC 188 registered?

OPC 188 is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is OPC 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 188 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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