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KD55 LKL

2005 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,459 mi
Last recorded130,459 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 13082,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 LKL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,190 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,673 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubbers perished/cracking

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 98,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SMALL BLOW FROM REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER CORROSION AREA. ADVISE REPLACED. (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,388 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SMALL BLOW FROM REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER CORROSION AREA. ADVISE REPLACED. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe broken. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,271 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

gaiter insecure on near side front shock absorber.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,585 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)

gaiter insecure on near side front shock absorber.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,842 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,361 miles

Floor and sill guards are fitted to this vehicle preventing a full inspection of these areas

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 36,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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KD55 LKL is a 2005 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KD55 LKL, 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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KD55 LKL is a 2005 BMW 130, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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