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YC55 VYM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,840 mi
Last recorded153,840 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 153,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 153,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 145,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front rack ends

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,849 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 124,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 108,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,006 miles

waring light on

Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,214 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 VYM is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

YC55 VYM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is YC55 VYM safe to buy?

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