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CN56 NZE

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,030 mi
Last recorded168,030 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 NZE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 168,030 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 168,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 166,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 165,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 157,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 151,512 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 151,512 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,747 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 142,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 139,257 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 122,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake worning light on

run flat tyre light on

Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,982 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake worning light on

run flat tyre light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,445 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,586 miles

o/s frt tyre worn

Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s frt tyre worn

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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CN56 NZE is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CN56 NZE, 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 CN56 NZE registered?

CN56 NZE is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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