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PV55 BJX

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 BJX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 154,595 miles

Exhaust fumes visible from under bonnet

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 132,264 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 119,325 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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,654 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside as pipes join hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,666 miles

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,560 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 54,301 miles

There is a cut in the osf tyre tread.

Pass 14 May 2011 47,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,150 miles

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

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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PV55 BJX is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver 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 PV55 BJX, 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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What year was PV55 BJX registered?

PV55 BJX is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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