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VO56 EFT

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EFT
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,969 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 113,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,597 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 109,596 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,564 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 101,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,241 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,896 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front axle has one convential tyre and one run flat tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,849 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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VO56 EFT is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO56 EFT, 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 VO56 EFT registered?

VO56 EFT is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is VO56 EFT safe to buy?

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