MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Wipers Smear
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Closet to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Closet to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Wipers Smear
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Closet to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak off side of engine ()
e.m.l. light on
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak off side of engine ()
e.m.l. light on
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Engine management lights om
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
f/tyres feathered
How Reliable is the BMW 130?
Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC55 VWU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?
YC55 VWU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 17 October 2005.
Is YC55 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC55 VWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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