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YH55 RWF

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 RWF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 71,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 69,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 68,397 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,010 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 62,076 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 58,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,140 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,259 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 43,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,646 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2010 34,646 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,875 miles

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.

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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YH55 RWF is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH55 RWF, 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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YH55 RWF is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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