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ST56 EYF

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 EYF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 99,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 99,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,641 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 80,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer perished

Offside Front Brake hose has a slight twisted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer perished

Offside Front Brake hose has a slight twisted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,547 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre is bold on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre is bold on the inner and outer edges.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated.

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating.

n/s/f tyre is bold on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre is bold on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,244 miles

all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight leak from steering rack

windows in operative

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 51,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,439 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,814 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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ST56 EYF is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST56 EYF, 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 ST56 EYF registered?

ST56 EYF is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ST56 EYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 EYF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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