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DN55 GEY

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 GEY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 139,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 121,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 115,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake warming wire broke

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,523 miles

hand brake has only just meets requirements

Pass 15 Dec 2018 102,067 miles

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

offside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,859 miles

offside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,072 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,181 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 70,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,206 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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DN55 GEY 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 94.7%.

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 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 DN55 GEY, 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 DN55 GEY registered?

DN55 GEY is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DN55 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 GEY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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