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VK55 LBF

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 LBF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,190 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 59,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 52,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 45,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 45,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,320 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 42,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,185 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,508 miles

Child seat fitted on offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,843 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 27,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,386 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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VK55 LBF is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VK55 LBF, 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 VK55 LBF registered?

VK55 LBF is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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