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YC55 WAJ

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,785 mi
Last recorded104,785 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 104,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 96,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,546 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,546 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,395 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,837 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 WAJ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

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

Is YC55 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 WAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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