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LE56 MWD

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,069 mi
Last recorded146,069 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE56 MWD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 146,069 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underneath surface general corrosion not weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2024 141,136 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 101,263 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both outer void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,875 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 84,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 47,502 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,385 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 37,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,313 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,236 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 24,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,776 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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LE56 MWD is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LE56 MWD, 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 LE56 MWD registered?

LE56 MWD is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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