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EE51 MAE

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE51 MAE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 113,744 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,486 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 93,809 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f windscreen damaged in corner

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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EE51 MAE is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EE51 MAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EE51 MAE?

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What year was EE51 MAE registered?

EE51 MAE is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EE51 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE51 MAE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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