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YC55 EWV

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,153 mi
Last recorded145,153 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 EWV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 145,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 142,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 140,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 140,175 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 122,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake low effort .

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 117,416 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 117,415 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 111,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 111,006 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing one missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 106,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 101,923 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 101,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,663 miles

offside nearside front flexible hoses slightly cracking

offside rear hand brake slightly low reading

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,883 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,946 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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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YC55 EWV is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YC55 EWV, 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 YC55 EWV registered?

YC55 EWV is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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