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EF55 FYZ

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,265 mi
Last recorded146,265 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FYZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 143,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,801 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 138,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 133,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Exhaust oxygen sensor (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 128,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,160 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,052 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,475 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 101,191 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 101,097 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front nail

Offside Front suspension miss aligned due to accident damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPMS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes release at a different rate

lower parts of rear coil springs not visible

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TPMS warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes release at a different rate

lower parts of rear coil springs not visible

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,810 miles

ADVISE UNDERTRAYS DAMAGED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS HEAVILY WORN ...( BORDERLINE PASS )...REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE UNDERTRAYS DAMAGED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS HEAVILY WORN ...( BORDERLINE PASS )...REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,761 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,295 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 27,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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EF55 FYZ is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF55 FYZ, 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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EF55 FYZ is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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