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YH55 SPZ

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 153,886 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking, both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Underbody and suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring view/access

Pass 14 Apr 2025 152,744 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 151,507 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear top mount slight play

Offside Rear top mount slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2024 151,507 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear top mount slight play

Offside Rear top mount slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,140 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Nov 2022 150,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 136,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf forward facing lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,301 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,499 miles

Number plate lights very dim

Fail 23 Oct 2018 113,486 miles

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

Number plate lights very dim

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,727 miles

plastic trims shields and guardsd covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,457 miles

the dics and padsare rusty they still work the n/s rear hand brake isnt as good as the o/s

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,091 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,680 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,680 miles

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

Offside 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 6 Feb 2008 20,218 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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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YH55 SPZ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YH55 SPZ, 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 YH55 SPZ registered?

YH55 SPZ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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