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GP55 VXX

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,237 mi
Last recorded170,237 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VXX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 170,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 170,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 169,226 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Headlamp has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 169,224 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Headlamp has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 166,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 164,301 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 164,268 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 158,447 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 153,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 153,938 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 146,128 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body covered

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,058 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,058 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,265 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,684 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 91,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 56,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,017 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,078 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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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GP55 VXX is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP55 VXX, 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 GP55 VXX registered?

GP55 VXX is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GP55 VXX safe to buy?

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