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RN55 HHU

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,422 mi
Last recorded235,422 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 HHU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 235,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2017 234,348 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 234,334 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 232,237 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2015 228,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 214,353 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 214,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 187,855 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 187,855 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 165,163 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 165,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 138,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 110,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 110,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

near side front tyre out of round inside

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,302 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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RN55 HHU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN55 HHU, 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 RN55 HHU registered?

RN55 HHU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is RN55 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 HHU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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