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YG55 VRT

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VRT
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 135,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 130,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 124,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 120,376 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,317 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,317 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,011 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 55,617 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 42,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,243 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,165 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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YG55 VRT is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YG55 VRT, 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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What year was YG55 VRT registered?

YG55 VRT is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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