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HK55 GXB

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 GXB
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,880 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,640 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,503 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,553 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,505 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,481 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 50,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,931 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,761 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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HK55 GXB is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 82,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HK55 GXB, 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 HK55 GXB registered?

HK55 GXB is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is HK55 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 GXB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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