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R26 RYS

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,412 mi
Last recorded92,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 RYS
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 92,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,597 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,260 miles

near side front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,047 miles

Near side front tyre wearing on the inner

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,241 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2011 36,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre inner/outer treads wearing low.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 23,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 18,357 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 18,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R26 RYS is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R26 RYS, 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 R26 RYS registered?

R26 RYS is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is R26 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 RYS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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