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DG55 YOD

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YOD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 132,345 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 132,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 128,983 miles

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))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 128,983 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,567 miles

Front windscreen, stone chip not affecting drivers view

oil on engine

Fail 16 Dec 2021 112,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bold on outer edge, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen, stone chip not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge, worn to 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn to 1.6mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn to 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

oil on engine

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,924 miles

Front Both headlamps have broken mountings, headlamps secure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil on engine area

Stonechip in windscreen, not likely to affect drivers view

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,600 miles

Front noise from power steering pump / on lock to lock test . possible belt noise /.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft flexible coupling / cracks developing in rubber recommend replacement . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,476 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 51,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,760 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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DG55 YOD is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG55 YOD, 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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DG55 YOD is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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