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PX55 GNN

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GNN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 153,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering heavy!

suspension modified!

Fail 23 May 2026 153,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering heavy!

suspension modified!

Pass 29 May 2025 151,298 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fuel cap seal splitting

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

Fail 27 May 2025 151,295 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fuel cap seal splitting

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

Pass 10 May 2024 148,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 146,144 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 May 2022 143,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 143,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 134,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 125,831 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 125,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 114,108 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 100,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,214 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,214 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,330 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 82,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,063 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp cleaning system inoprative

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,059 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,212 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front disc's worn, lipped and scored.

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

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

Rear disc's worn and scored.

Rear washer jet inop.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,401 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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PX55 GNN is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PX55 GNN, 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 PX55 GNN registered?

PX55 GNN is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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