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GV55 TUO

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 TUO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame surface corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame surface corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,295 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust flange nuts badly corroded / missing

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,299 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2020 92,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2019 87,992 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,047 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,336 miles

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

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

deep cut in offside front tyre tread less than 25mm tyre should be replaced

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,116 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,579 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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GV55 TUO is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV55 TUO, 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 GV55 TUO registered?

GV55 TUO is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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