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VN55 DLJ

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,650 mi
Last recorded152,650 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 152,650 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Feb 2019 149,123 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Feb 2019 149,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,290 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2017 133,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 133,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 119,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,388 miles

Advise front and rear wipers poor cleaning screens

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,332 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,048 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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VN55 DLJ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VN55 DLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN55 DLJ registered?

VN55 DLJ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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