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SY06 UES

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,924 mi
Last recorded136,924 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 UES
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 134,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,702 miles

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2019 102,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 81,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,583 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 9 Jul 2011 50,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,373 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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SY06 UES is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SY06 UES, 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 SY06 UES registered?

SY06 UES is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is SY06 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 UES shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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