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T5 WTM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 WTM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,755 miles

Brake warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,524 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 112,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 103,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 93,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer sidewall cracked/perished and small cuts on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,747 miles

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

perishing to both front tyres

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,512 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,799 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,030 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,612 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,276 miles

Both front windows tinted

Off side rear and near side rear tyres worn on inner treads.

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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T5 WTM is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T5 WTM, 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 T5 WTM registered?

T5 WTM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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