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VK56 RFF

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,927 mi
Last recorded102,927 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RFF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,927 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Outstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 1 November 2022. Contact a BMW dealership to arrange for repairs.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,976 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 93,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,786 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 60,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 51,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 46,203 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

Pass 17 May 2014 42,056 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

strong advise! offside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 31 May 2013 36,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,121 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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VK56 RFF is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK56 RFF, 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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VK56 RFF is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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