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ST55 KLP

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 KLP
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 136,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,384 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 120,934 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,695 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,887 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 89,886 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 84,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,907 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/ZR 18 Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/ZR 18 Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,482 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,221 miles

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Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,719 miles

Vehicle tetsed in wet conditions.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,961 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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ST55 KLP is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST55 KLP, 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 ST55 KLP registered?

ST55 KLP is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is ST55 KLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 KLP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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