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W8 MEH

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,627 mi
Last recorded87,627 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 MEH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,627 miles

Central Rear Surface Rust

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,189 miles

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

Central Rear Surface Rust

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,235 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,377 miles

brake pipes greased up

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,377 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s/r handbrake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased up

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,377 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s/r handbrake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased up

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,196 miles

Both front flexys perished

Rear discs scored/corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,173 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres on 2 mm

n/s/f road wheel damaged

o/s/f flexy hose perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,902 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 56,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,448 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,055 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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W8 MEH is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W8 MEH, 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 W8 MEH registered?

W8 MEH is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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