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YF55 YKT

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,530 mi
Last recorded150,530 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2023 150,530 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 150,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 148,701 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 143,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 139,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2xchips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,592 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 125,592 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,867 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both @ 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 106,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both @ 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 99,574 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly low on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 51,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,459 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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YF55 YKT is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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