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AE55 XHX

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XHX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,885 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,993 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Rear subframe and suspension slightly corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2024 117,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Rear subframe and suspension slightly corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,105 miles

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

Mid box exhaust slightly cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,105 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Mid box exhaust slightly cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,049 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear of exhaust mid box slightly cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2020 113,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear of exhaust mid box slightly cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 106,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower rear arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 100,052 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 100,052 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edges.

offside rear tyre curb protector has slight damage.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,729 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre curb protector has slight damage.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,667 miles

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

chips in windsreen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,353 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,146 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AE55 XHX is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE55 XHX, 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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AE55 XHX is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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