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BD55 JFF

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,236 mi
Last recorded154,236 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JFF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,236 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 154,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 144,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 140,499 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened drive hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling cv boot (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 137,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 129,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 125,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,408 miles

non standard number plates fitted but legible and not damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2016 109,596 miles

number plates non standard but still readable

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 90,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,937 miles

Brake light on dash.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 83,848 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

hand brake lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,881 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,150 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 38,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BD55 JFF is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD55 JFF, 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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BD55 JFF is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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