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YF56 KPE

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,670 mi
Last recorded107,670 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KPE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,139 miles

Oil leak ()

bonnet stiff

engine cover / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,139 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet stiff

engine cover / under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,596 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,427 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,800 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,517 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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YF56 KPE is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF56 KPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 KPE registered?

YF56 KPE is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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