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YC55 VWU

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 150,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 149,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,849 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 139,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 136,186 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 136,186 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,454 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 134,452 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,763 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 127,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,439 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 118,421 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 113,398 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 113,398 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,355 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,355 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 80,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,717 miles

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

f/tyres feathered

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,858 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 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.

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