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ST06 NRN

2006 BMW 130

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,865 mi
Last recorded156,865 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 NRN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 156,863 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 156,845 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2022 153,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 147,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 143,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 143,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,413 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake might require adjustment (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake might require adjustment (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 117,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 93,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 81,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 68,750 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 54,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,508 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ST06 NRN is a 2006 BMW 130 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST06 NRN, 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 ST06 NRN registered?

ST06 NRN is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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