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RA55 HGL

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,439 mi
Last recorded137,439 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HGL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 137,439 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 137,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 131,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 131,654 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,066 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,875 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,927 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,985 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,527 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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RA55 HGL is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA55 HGL, 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 RA55 HGL registered?

RA55 HGL is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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