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YE55 XPZ

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XPZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 125,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,410 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,150 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 115,626 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 112,914 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2017 110,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,123 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,223 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,912 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 79,151 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 79,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,737 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 41,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YE55 XPZ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE55 XPZ, 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 YE55 XPZ registered?

YE55 XPZ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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