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CP56 MKO

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 MKO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,089 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 109,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rose bush in hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,883 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,709 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,579 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,492 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight cut in outer sidewall - no chord visable

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,623 miles

Front both slight wear on outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,623 miles

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

Front both slight wear on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,412 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 50,412 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,930 miles

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 19 Apr 2011 28,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 25,026 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 130 reliability report

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CP56 MKO is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CP56 MKO, 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 CP56 MKO registered?

CP56 MKO is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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