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VN55 OBW

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,364 mi
Last recorded163,364 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 OBW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 163,364 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,744 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,745 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking in outer covering not through to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked in outer casing not through to cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracks in outer layer of rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked on outer layer of rubber. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,837 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 118,834 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 112,148 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,900 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 97,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,549 miles

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

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

nearside deonr tyre worn on the outer tread areas

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,117 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,830 miles

front tyres wearing off on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,702 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 OBW is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBW, 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 VN55 OBW registered?

VN55 OBW is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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