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FM55 OBF

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,239 mi
Last recorded112,239 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OBF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,239 miles

The n/s/f brake hose is deteriorated

The n/s/r brake is binding

Pass 4 Nov 2017 108,465 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 108,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,502 miles

o/s/r shock absorber weaping oil various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Sensor Broken Off

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Fail 1 Dec 2015 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Sensor Broken Off

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,781 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,314 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,343 miles

front and rear brake pads well worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,391 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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FM55 OBF is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM55 OBF, 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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FM55 OBF is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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