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FG55 ZHN

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZHN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2013 95,638 miles

centre ehaust heat shield loose

oil residue dripping onto exhaust manifold

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear in n/s/f lower suspension control arm bush

tappet noise coming from top of engine

Pass 3 May 2012 89,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,234 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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FG55 ZHN is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG55 ZHN, 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 FG55 ZHN registered?

FG55 ZHN is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is FG55 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 ZHN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG55 ZHN have outstanding finance?

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