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EK06 VTD

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,357 mi
Last recorded95,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VTD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 90,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,867 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 81,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 78,714 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 67,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,994 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,382 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 25,589 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 15,734 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has a cut not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,734 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall has a cut not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,783 miles

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
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EK06 VTD is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK06 VTD, 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 EK06 VTD registered?

EK06 VTD is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is EK06 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 VTD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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