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BL55 HCU

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,985 mi
Last recorded148,985 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HCU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 148,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 146,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 140,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 134,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 121,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,253 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,778 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 98,776 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear (6.3.4a)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 87,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 68,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,115 miles

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)

non standard number plates fitted to front & rear

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,195 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,899 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2008 14,899 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen

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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BL55 HCU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL55 HCU, 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 BL55 HCU registered?

BL55 HCU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BL55 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 HCU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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