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YC55 VNM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,921 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,079 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both front tyres have small bulges in outer sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres have small bulges in outer sidewalls

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,972 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,418 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,536 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,232 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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 VNM is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

YC55 VNM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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