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LD56 WFL

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

181,571 mi
Last recorded181,571 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 WFL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 181,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 177,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 174,078 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 174,078 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 168,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 159,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,563 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f head lamp has a bracket broken but is secure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,330 miles

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

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

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

offside front headlamp 1 mounting broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,314 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,480 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges/cord nearly exposed

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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LD56 WFL is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey 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 LD56 WFL, 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 LD56 WFL registered?

LD56 WFL is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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