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AX55 BGE

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,731 mi
Last recorded105,731 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BGE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,731 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 97,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,142 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2017 74,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,888 miles

Advise rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 25 Apr 2015 66,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2014 63,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 570,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,955 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,273 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,581 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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AX55 BGE is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX55 BGE, 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 AX55 BGE registered?

AX55 BGE is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AX55 BGE safe to buy?

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