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FH55 BUU

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 BUU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,083 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,329 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 79,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,256 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,711 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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FH55 BUU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH55 BUU, 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 FH55 BUU?

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What year was FH55 BUU registered?

FH55 BUU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FH55 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 BUU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH55 BUU have outstanding finance?

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