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YC55 YWF

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YWF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 168,022 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 160,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 160,386 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 154,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 144,760 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 144,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,312 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,940 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front and rear brake pads not seen

n/s and o/s front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 122,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front and rear brake pads not seen

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracked and deteriorated

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 May 2014 118,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 118,238 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 84,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,917 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 May 2009 37,781 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

wipers smearing

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 YWF is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 82,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

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

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