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VN06 VLM

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VLM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 76,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 70,704 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,704 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 65,017 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 60,111 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 59,964 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2009 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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VN06 VLM is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN06 VLM, 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 VN06 VLM registered?

VN06 VLM is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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