MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 2254018 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake discs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
windscreen has slight damage outside swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
windscreen has slight damage outside swept area
DUST CAP MISSING FROM O/S/R TYRE VALVE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
O/S/F BUMP STOP INSECURE
REAR TYRES WEARING LOW
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
DUST CAP MISSING FROM O/S/R TYRE VALVE
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
O/S/F BUMP STOP INSECURE
REAR TYRES WEARING LOW
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Unable to check brake fluid leval
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Unable to check brake fluid leval
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 130?
Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.
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YE55 XWU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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