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YD56 ZBF

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZBF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,060 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 98,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both outer stop lamps (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,067 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,717 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,830 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 95,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 86,546 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,752 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,185 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 73,180 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong smell of fuel from under car cant see any leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2011 35,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,932 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,475 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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YD56 ZBF is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YD56 ZBF, 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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YD56 ZBF is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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