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YC56 ZRK

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,884 mi
Last recorded115,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 ZRK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 115,884 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 101,378 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose cracking and perishing

Offside Front flexible brake hose cracking and perrishing

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisy.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 94,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake noisy.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,624 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,992 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,179 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,546 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,827 miles

Passenger side rear tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

Fail 23 Nov 2011 27,000 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,716 miles

Slight lump in passenger side rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,027 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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YC56 ZRK is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YC56 ZRK, 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 YC56 ZRK registered?

YC56 ZRK is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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