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MA56 BHD

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 BHD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,610 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,844 miles

Rear advise brake pipes corroding near to unions

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,575 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 31,575 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,845 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,725 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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MA56 BHD is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MA56 BHD, 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 MA56 BHD registered?

MA56 BHD is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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