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DK55 RBV

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,311 mi
Last recorded171,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RBV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 171,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 1 Jun 2023 171,299 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 26 May 2022 165,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 165,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 160,433 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 160,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 152,930 miles

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

under covers obscuring testable items/componants

Fail 13 Dec 2018 152,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under covers obscuring testable items/componants

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight powdering under protection cover at ends of front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

under covers obscuring componants

Pass 25 Jan 2016 129,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 103,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,547 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,175 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn very thin and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,395 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,294 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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DK55 RBV is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK55 RBV, 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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DK55 RBV is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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