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RY55 JJZ

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,779 mi
Last recorded43,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 JJZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,483 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 40,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 29,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,880 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 27,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 25,854 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 25,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 24,437 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 24,437 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,001 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 22 Dec 2015 23,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 23,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,475 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 22,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,315 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 14,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 10,453 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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RY55 JJZ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RY55 JJZ, 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 RY55 JJZ registered?

RY55 JJZ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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