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YE55 XSB

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,931 mi
Last recorded146,931 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 146,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 146,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 144,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 142,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 137,594 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

both front headlight top brackets split but not affecting pattern

Pass 23 Feb 2013 121,894 miles

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

emgine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 121,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emgine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 27 Oct 2012 116,214 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,297 miles

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

front wiper blades shuddering on screenr

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front wiper blades shuddering on screenr

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,827 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,827 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,286 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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YE55 XSB is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE55 XSB, 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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YE55 XSB is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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