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YF55 UUM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,674 mi
Last recorded118,674 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 UUM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap rubber seal perished

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 113,648 miles

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

clutch paddle anti slip rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2024 112,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,199 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,199 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 107,925 miles

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

both front tyres outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,048 miles

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

both front tyres outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,040 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 88,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front both front headlight units brackets broken

Nearside Front Jacking point rubber missing

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/f tyre has a slight tear on outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,266 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror cap missing

Pass 22 Nov 2014 62,598 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,908 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,194 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 44,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,332 miles

PDC fault on dash

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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YF55 UUM is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YF55 UUM, 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 YF55 UUM registered?

YF55 UUM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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