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PJ55 OGH

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,178 mi
Last recorded160,178 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OGH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 160,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres only 3mm tread left on them (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 144,093 miles

Fuel cap starting to perish not causing leak or poor seal

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 134,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 131,518 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 131,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

off side jacking point missing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 125,373 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,007 miles

Engine management light on

Offside front brake flexis cracking

Offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,007 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside front brake flexis cracking

Offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 116,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 116,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 105,615 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 105,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,125 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,838 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,757 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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PJ55 OGH 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 76.5%.

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 PJ55 OGH, 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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PJ55 OGH is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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