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SC55 CLZ

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 CLZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,649 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint, close to excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded & rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,323 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2020 100,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 May 2019 94,889 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brakes out of balance

Interior mirror missing

Nearside & Offside Rear tyres worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mount broke

Sill covers fitted

Tyre pressure light on

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 91,143 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broke

Interior mirror missing

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 85,554 miles

interior mirror broken

nearside front tyre worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 81,363 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front brake back plate loose

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,934 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 73,142 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2013 69,910 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre bold outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 10 May 2013 69,821 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre bold outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2012 67,091 miles

bonnet release catch faulty

drivers door card insecure

nearside front tyre bold outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle underside covered with plastic trim

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,135 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SC55 CLZ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC55 CLZ, 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 SC55 CLZ registered?

SC55 CLZ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is SC55 CLZ safe to buy?

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