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KC55 DEU

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 DEU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 86,757 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt or related components

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 30 Dec 2016 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt or related components

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,343 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,343 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 75,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Driveshaft Boot Leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,149 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,893 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)

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,536 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2010 45,536 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,248 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 31,246 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is bald on edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,192 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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KC55 DEU is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC55 DEU, 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 KC55 DEU registered?

KC55 DEU is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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