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DY55 ZFO

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,495 mi
Last recorded181,495 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZFO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 181,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 181,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2025 179,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 177,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 172,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 167,295 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 167,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,184 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 160,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 151,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 151,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 132,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 132,425 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,190 miles

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

under trays & sill trims fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,602 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

Brake warning light on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,541 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2014 89,539 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,196 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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DY55 ZFO is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 ZFO, 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 DY55 ZFO registered?

DY55 ZFO is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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