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OE06 ETY

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,090 mi
Last recorded146,090 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 ETY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 146,090 miles

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

Front side lights flashing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 139,328 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 139,327 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 133,541 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 133,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 130,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,527 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 123,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 118,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 110,486 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,017 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,038 miles

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

Offside front Tyre:- Tread wearing on inner edge and minor damage to outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

cut r/h front tyre s/wall

rear wash n/working

Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large chip in windscreen"a" zone

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and has deep splits

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,426 miles

large chip in windscreen"a" zone

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and has deep splits

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,562 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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OE06 ETY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE06 ETY, 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 OE06 ETY registered?

OE06 ETY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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