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BT55 MXV

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,072 mi
Last recorded134,072 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MXV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 134,072 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,197 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 129,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,529 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,927 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,318 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlamp brackets broken - lamps secure

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,846 miles

both headlamp brackets broken - lamps secure

Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,440 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,926 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside/neraside front headlamp brakets broken

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,926 miles

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

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

offside/neraside front headlamp brakets broken

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,487 miles

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

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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BT55 MXV is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black 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 BT55 MXV, 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 BT55 MXV registered?

BT55 MXV is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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