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YG56 ZKA

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ZKA
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 127,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 125,750 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed caliper/pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed caliper/pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,649 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 123,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2020 114,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,115 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDER TRAYS ITTED OBSCURING VEIW OF SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,546 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 70,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 May 2014 66,301 miles

slight smear from wipers

Fail 15 May 2014 66,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 May 2013 61,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 34,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,338 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,147 miles

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

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

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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YG56 ZKA is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YG56 ZKA, 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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YG56 ZKA is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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