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OV55 NXU

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NXU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 160,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 157,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion rear sub frame

offside hand brake performance down

Pass 8 Feb 2020 154,241 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 13 Feb 2019 149,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 145,053 miles

rear tyres wearing close

Pass 13 Feb 2017 139,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 131,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,519 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 120,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 107,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 101,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 90,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,818 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,502 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge,apears close too exposing chords.

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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OV55 NXU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OV55 NXU, 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 OV55 NXU registered?

OV55 NXU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is OV55 NXU safe to buy?

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