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BJ55 WCL

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WCL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 121,801 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 20 Feb 2026 121,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covered

Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covered

Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,219 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 20 Feb 2024 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,280 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under vehicle covered

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,837 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,508 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,730 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable deterioration to rear number plate.

Slight damage to all four wheel rims.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 102,730 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable deterioration to rear number plate.

Slight damage to all four wheel rims.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,507 miles

outer sills covered

under vehicle covered

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,767 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,714 miles

both front tyres wearing from the edges+both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

engine cover +under tray fitted obsecure some components

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside headlamp glass condensed

Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

both front tyres wearing from the edges+both front tyres wearing low

engine cover +under tray fitted obsecure some components

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside headlamp glass condensed

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front windscreen has a stone chips

nearside front indicator lamp condensed + water trapped in side

nearside front wiper slightly worn/draging

nearside headlamp condensed

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,691 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front windscreen has a stone chips

nearside front indicator lamp condensed + water trapped in side

nearside front wiper slightly worn/draging

nearside headlamp condensed

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator unit has condensation inside

Fail 21 Sep 2013 80,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front indicator unit has condensation inside

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,724 miles

both front tyres worn from the edges

Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn from the edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,162 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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BJ55 WCL is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ55 WCL, 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 BJ55 WCL registered?

BJ55 WCL is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is BJ55 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 WCL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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