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YC55 VLR

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 103,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,351 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,670 miles

brake pad warning light

rear tyres perished both

Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,212 miles

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Rear TYRES PERISHED BOTH

Pass 27 Dec 2014 91,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,267 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,969 miles

rear exhaust mount starting to split

Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear exhaust mount starting to split

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 VLR is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

YC55 VLR is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is YC55 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 VLR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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