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FE06 CUV

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CUV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 123,922 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 123,922 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 117,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,585 miles

Central Rear propshaft bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,700 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,849 miles

front flexi brake hoses lightly perished

front lower sus (front)arms inner bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn low 2-3mm

Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

front flexi brake hoses lightly perished

front lower sus (front)arms inner bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn low 2-3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,573 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 42,753 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2014 39,030 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 39,024 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,872 miles

Front brake-pads have worn low (view inner-side)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak noted around gearbox sump

Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,872 miles

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

Front brake-pads have worn low (view inner-side)

O/s rear tyre nailed

O/s rear tyre worn to approx::; 4mm ..... @@ .. /// ... Thanx 4coming

Oil leak noted around gearbox sump

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,503 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,185 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 14,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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FE06 CUV is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE06 CUV, 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 FE06 CUV registered?

FE06 CUV is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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