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RY55 KEU

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,147 mi
Last recorded231,147 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KEU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 231,147 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 231,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 220,620 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 220,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 207,410 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 207,410 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

service over due -2400

Pass 22 Dec 2016 191,725 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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 184,482 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 170,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 153,879 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking - recommend replacements

Fail 17 Dec 2013 153,879 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers leaking - recommend replacements

Pass 5 Dec 2012 136,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 121,206 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,988 miles

tested under wet conditions

underbody shields fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,039 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 KEU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

RY55 KEU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is RY55 KEU safe to buy?

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