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AO55 HRU

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HRU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,730 miles

all under body cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 70,523 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,222 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,852 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 57,852 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,246 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,316 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,362 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,767 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,599 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,120 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,850 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,708 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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AO55 HRU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO55 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 HRU registered?

AO55 HRU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 HRU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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