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RT55 SEP

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT55 SEP
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 157,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 157,866 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 156,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 155,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower outer rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 153,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak on underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 149,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 144,106 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 141,044 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 141,044 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 135,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating bubbling up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,700 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 85,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,761 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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RT55 SEP is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RT55 SEP, 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 RT55 SEP registered?

RT55 SEP is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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