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KC55 VUD

2005 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,441 mi
Last recorded113,441 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 113,441 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 104,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,008 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 99,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,208 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,204 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,204 miles

Rear heat shield insecure above tailbox

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,149 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

signs of perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

splitting to rear proshaft rubber coupling

Fail 23 Nov 2016 78,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

signs of perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

splitting to rear proshaft rubber coupling

Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,271 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,251 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,017 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,780 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VUD is a 2005 BMW 130 in Blue 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 KC55 VUD, 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 KC55 VUD registered?

KC55 VUD is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is KC55 VUD safe to buy?

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