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FV55 RXM

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 RXM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 156,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged offside rear slightly twisted kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 144,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 136,978 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 127,314 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,929 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 89,785 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,074 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,634 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 70,700 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,237 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 54,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,142 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 38,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FV55 RXM is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FV55 RXM, 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

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What year was FV55 RXM registered?

FV55 RXM is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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