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KB55 DHE

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,051 mi
Last recorded186,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 DHE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 186,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 181,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 181,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 175,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal detiorating

Fail 19 Jun 2024 175,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal detiorating

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2023 167,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2023 167,194 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 23 Jun 2022 159,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake recording low

Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,165 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 143,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 29 May 2019 138,751 miles

Nail in O/S rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2018 133,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 120,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,688 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 109,688 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 104,047 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 May 2013 91,512 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,779 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 28 May 2011 45,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,983 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,630 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 35,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KB55 DHE is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KB55 DHE, 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 KB55 DHE registered?

KB55 DHE is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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