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AE55 XLN

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,638 mi
Last recorded133,638 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XLN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 133,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 133,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release catch deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 117,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 117,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,539 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 98,677 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,314 miles

Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 87,307 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,083 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 62,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,203 miles

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

front brake discs partially corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

puncture in nearside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2010 45,203 miles

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

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

front brake discs partially corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn down to approx 3mm

puncture in nearside front tyre and wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,876 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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AE55 XLN is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black 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 AE55 XLN, 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 XLN is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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