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SM55 MUZ

2005 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,252 mi
Last recorded192,252 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 MUZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 192,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 174,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut super-glued, unable to assess depth or damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ageing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all tyres very close to wheel arches

Fail 11 Sep 2020 173,844 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

bonnet release cable broken (releases from cable through grille)

Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play max permissible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play max permissible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play max permissible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 146,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play max permissible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play max permissible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play max permissible (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers obscuring view of some components

undershields obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2017 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine covers obscuring view of some components

undershields obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014
Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2011 56,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,478 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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SM55 MUZ is a 2005 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM55 MUZ, 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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SM55 MUZ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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