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FL56 OBU

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,483 mi
Last recorded87,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OBU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,483 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,671 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,639 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,639 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,399 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads appear very low

undertray fitted

both front flexible brake hoses are perishing

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is going out of shape

o/s/f tyre is going out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,481 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,215 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 36,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 23,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,973 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,467 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 17,467 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,006 miles

both front tyre's worn on the outer edge's.

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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FL56 OBU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FL56 OBU, 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 FL56 OBU registered?

FL56 OBU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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