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BG55 AFO

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AFO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 150,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 150,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,281 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 17 Jun 2022 143,145 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2021 133,372 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 133,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light illuminated on dash.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,255 miles

O/s/f shock damp

Propshaft rear rubber coupling perishing and splitting

Fail 5 Jun 2020 125,255 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake balance

N/s/f trackrod end slight play

O/s/f shock damp

O/s/r tyre worn low

Propshaft rear rubber coupling perishing and splitting

slight pulsation to o/s and n/s front brakes

Pass 1 May 2019 118,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 113,175 miles

chip to screen

rear number plate discoloring

Fail 1 May 2018 113,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip to screen

rear number plate discoloring

Pass 2 May 2017 110,483 miles

chip to screen

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perishing and splitting

rear number plate discoloring

Fail 18 Apr 2017 110,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40X18 (4.1.E.1)

chip to screen

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perishing and splitting

rear number plate discoloring

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,049 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hose perished/cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,913 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake hose perished/cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,972 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,970 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,786 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 37,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,765 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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BG55 AFO is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG55 AFO, 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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BG55 AFO is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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