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DX55 UUJ

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,220 mi
Last recorded162,220 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UUJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 162,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 157,948 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 145,296 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,505 miles

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

offside obligatory door mirror glass deteriorating

offside rear outer constant velocity boot weeping

Fail 28 Jan 2020 137,505 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing fractured - bolt head missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

offside obligatory door mirror glass deteriorating

offside rear outer constant velocity boot weeping

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,287 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 129,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,439 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit /replace now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low /replace now (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,805 miles

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,636 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,039 miles

bonnet damaged

offside rear tyre worn low

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and underside

unable to fully close bonnet but secure on safety catch

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,648 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,950 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing low on outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,986 miles

trims fitted to outer sills

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,977 miles

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

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

trims fitted to outer sills

unable to view rear coil springs fully

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,282 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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DX55 UUJ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX55 UUJ, 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 DX55 UUJ registered?

DX55 UUJ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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