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BF56 KSX

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

180,081 mi
Last recorded180,081 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KSX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 180,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 175,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 168,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 154,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 130,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer around join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear heavily worn/bald on inner edges - replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,208 miles

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 86,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,624 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,832 miles

NsF tyre has a minor slit in the sidewall

Rear wiper does not clear the rear screen effectively

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,588 miles

child seat occupying nearside rear seat

Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,267 miles

High level brake light inop

Unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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BF56 KSX is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 74,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF56 KSX, 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 20 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF56 KSX?

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What year was BF56 KSX registered?

BF56 KSX is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is BF56 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 KSX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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