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GV55 XKY

2005 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XKY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 114,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV has been gaffer tapped up on one section (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 31 Aug 2018 92,388 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,067 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,697 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 67,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,678 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on outer tread. 205/45/r18-86Y

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 225/40/r18-88Y

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 50,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,834 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 28,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,949 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 XKY is a 2005 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV55 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

GV55 XKY is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is GV55 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 XKY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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