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GV55 VUE

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,854 mi
Last recorded134,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front anti roll bar droplink boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre sideswall damage

Offside Rear Brake hose outer casing starting to deteriorate

pwr steering fluid seeping from reservoir pipe join

service reminder msg illuminated

Fail 29 Jun 2018 134,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush worn (yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front anti roll bar droplink boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre sideswall damage

Offside Rear Brake hose outer casing starting to deteriorate

pwr steering fluid seeping from reservoir pipe join

service reminder msg illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,171 miles

under body shields fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Fail 27 Jun 2017 130,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body shields fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,335 miles

Both front tyre walls slight damage not showing ply/cords etc

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 118,758 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls chunks missing not showing canvas

Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,583 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,282 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in inner sidewall

Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,185 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut in inner sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,805 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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GV55 VUE is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

GV55 VUE is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is GV55 VUE safe to buy?

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