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EA55 WXT

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WXT
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,401 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 120,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 116,030 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 109,312 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 102,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,371 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 92,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 87,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,664 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,331 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,331 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,566 miles

Airbag and traction control lights on dash constantly illuminated

Brake light warning light on dash, unable to inspect brake fluid level. Covers fitted under bonnet

Covers fitted underneath vehicle not allowing for full inspection of all components

Fail 5 May 2010 35,565 miles

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

Airbag and traction control lights on dash constantly illuminated

Brake light warning light on dash, unable to inspect brake fluid level. Covers fitted under bonnet

Covers fitted underneath vehicle not allowing for full inspection of all components

Pass 1 May 2009 27,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2008 16,837 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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EA55 WXT 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 85%.

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 EA55 WXT, 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 EA55 WXT registered?

EA55 WXT is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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