MOT Status
ValidMileage
163,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
front tyres wearing off on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 130?
Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VN55 OBW safe to buy?
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