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YF55 YCJ

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,338 mi
Last recorded130,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside heavily corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,351 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,061 miles

plastic covers fitted alround inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,219 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,548 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,260 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 38,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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 YCJ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YF55 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

YF55 YCJ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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