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WJ56 WVL

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WVL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,196 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2022 107,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,237 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

crack to windscreen

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2020 103,429 miles

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

both front brake hose flexis perished

rear subframe has surface corrosion forming

Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,014 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Damage to body nearside rear

Surface rust to rear sub frame

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,591 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

runflat tyres fitted to front tyres only

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,076 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,994 miles

bump stop on n/s/f strut not secure

jacking point on n/s/f missing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,994 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

bump stop on n/s/f strut not secure

jacking point on n/s/f missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,300 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,595 miles

Front brake pads look worn and discs look worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre bald on edges.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,595 miles

Front brake pads look worn and discs look worn.

Nearside front tyre bald on edges.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,356 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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WJ56 WVL is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WJ56 WVL, 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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WJ56 WVL is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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