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DU56 BZC

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,023 mi
Last recorded186,023 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BZC
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 186,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 181,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 177,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 174,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 171,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 168,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 164,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 156,363 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 156,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,510 miles

Long travel park brake lever

Pass 2 Sep 2016 138,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 127,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,743 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,285 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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DU56 BZC is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue 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 DU56 BZC, 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 DU56 BZC registered?

DU56 BZC is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is DU56 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 BZC 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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