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C5 SDT

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SDT
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 77,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,222 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 53,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,379 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 3 May 2017 49,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 37,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,169 miles

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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C5 SDT 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 89.5%.

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 C5 SDT, 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 C5 SDT registered?

C5 SDT is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is C5 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 SDT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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