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PL55 EFC

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,085 mi
Last recorded75,085 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 EFC
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 75,085 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,424 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Rubber Brake pipe cracking

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

Offside Front Rubber Brake pipe cracking

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

Rear prop shaft rubber ring cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,551 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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PL55 EFC is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL55 EFC, 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 PL55 EFC registered?

PL55 EFC is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PL55 EFC safe to buy?

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