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VO06 CRU

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 CRU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides NS / OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,638 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 105,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 17 Dec 2014 48,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,744 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,078 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,077 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald/worn edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,079 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 18,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,597 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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VO06 CRU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO06 CRU, 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 VO06 CRU registered?

VO06 CRU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is VO06 CRU safe to buy?

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