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CU56 OPN

2006 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OPN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper rattle clip missing

Offside Front light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,855 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2021 53,941 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 51,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper spring clip is missing

Fail 17 Sep 2019 51,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper spring clip is missing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 46,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,304 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread not leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre tread depth low on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,818 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 36,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil leak needs investegation

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 8,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,619 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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CU56 OPN is a 2006 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU56 OPN, 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.

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What year was CU56 OPN registered?

CU56 OPN is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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