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WL55 DWW

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,506 mi
Last recorded105,506 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 DWW
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,506 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,543 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,534 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,363 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 55,352 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

bonnet not securing shut.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,308 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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WL55 DWW is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL55 DWW, 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 WL55 DWW registered?

WL55 DWW is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is WL55 DWW safe to buy?

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