2005 BMW 130 3.0L Petrol · RF55 TGZ
2005 BMW 130 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12/10/2005. Recorded mileage 181,574 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 130
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2996cc
RF55 TGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RF55 TGZ Mileage History
- 13/10/2021173,680 mi
- 14/10/2021173,680 mi
- 11/10/2022181,573 mi+7,893 mi
- 11/10/2022181,574 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,944 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 TGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 130 (RF55 TGZ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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