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YC55 VWM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,741 mi
Last recorded101,741 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,741 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 101,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 92,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,733 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 82,733 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 79,136 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop.

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR18 92W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

Nearside Front fog light inop.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,256 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Rear brake discs deteriorated, pads thin

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 3 Oct 2017 66,256 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake discs deteriorated, pads thin

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,491 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,491 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,172 miles

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

knock on steering when lock to lock but cant see anything

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

knock on steering when lock to lock but cant see anything

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,013 miles

tyre worn close to limit on o/s rear

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 35,986 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 35,748 miles

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

knock felt through steering on lock to lock.

ns/r tyre getting low.

slight movement in steering column.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,612 miles

chips in screen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,573 miles

nearside front wheel rim damage

offside front wheel rim damage

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 VWM is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

YC55 VWM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is YC55 VWM safe to buy?

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