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RF55 ZFZ

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 128,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2025 125,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 125,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,077 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,906 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 101,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,563 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,248 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,215 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,437 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,193 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)

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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RF55 ZFZ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RF55 ZFZ, 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 RF55 ZFZ registered?

RF55 ZFZ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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