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HN55 AFU

2005 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AFU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 96,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 8 Mar 2025 96,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,588 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,537 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 16 Jul 2020 81,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 75,703 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 73,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp type (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,414 miles

brake warning lamp illumatined on the dash

strong advisory:nearside front tyre wearing very thin at inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning lamp illumatined on the dash

strong advisory:nearside front tyre wearing very thin at inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,974 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,022 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 44,019 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin at outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,147 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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HN55 AFU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN55 AFU, 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 HN55 AFU registered?

HN55 AFU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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