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DA55 FSD

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FSD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 118,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 118,143 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,742 miles

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

Steering column has slight freemovement

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Sep 2018 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column has slight freemovement

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,286 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake light on dashboard

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,120 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,026 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 7,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,569 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,002 miles

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,781 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,762 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 52,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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DA55 FSD is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DA55 FSD, 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 DA55 FSD registered?

DA55 FSD is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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