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RE56 XLU

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,871 mi
Last recorded161,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 XLU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 161,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 158,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 152,312 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 143,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,097 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 139,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,467 miles

Nearside Front brake sensor wire not secure

Offside Rear ABS sensor wire fouling on drive shaft

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box at welds. will only get worse (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 121,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre box at welds. will only get worse (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 113,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 113,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 104,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,635 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 86,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 85,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,942 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,266 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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RE56 XLU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue 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 RE56 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 XLU registered?

RE56 XLU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is RE56 XLU safe to buy?

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