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YP55 AOA

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 AOA
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,126 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,434 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,570 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

front brakes out of balance 24%

Fail 27 Sep 2012 96,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs worn to limit

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,975 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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YP55 AOA is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP55 AOA, 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 YP55 AOA registered?

YP55 AOA is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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