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YC55 VBU

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,005 mi
Last recorded93,005 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VBU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 93,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

full under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2025 92,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

full under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,884 miles

bonnet soundproof coming loose

full undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on rear suspension

slight dampness on offside front shock absorber

windscreen chipped in zone b

Fail 10 Mar 2022 76,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet soundproof coming loose

full undertrays fitted

slight corrosion on rear suspension

slight dampness on offside front shock absorber

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,658 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

covers and undertray

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low, 2mm tread remaining. 225/40 R18 92W "Falken" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low, 2mm tread remaining. 225/40 R18 92W "Falken" (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,336 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,536 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,511 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,135 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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YC55 VBU 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 YC55 VBU, 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 YC55 VBU registered?

YC55 VBU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 VBU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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