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BW56 BMV

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,837 mi
Last recorded50,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW56 BMV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 46,541 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lens contains condensation but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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BW56 BMV is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW56 BMV, 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

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What year was BW56 BMV registered?

BW56 BMV is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BW56 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW56 BMV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW56 BMV have outstanding finance?

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