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YL55 UCF

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,885 mi
Last recorded71,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 UCF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,885 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 71,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,696 miles

Engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 63,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine light on

Pass 5 May 2016 58,858 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,134 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc's corroded on inner surface.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,811 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,254 miles

Front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r door handle sticking ever now and then

o/s/f jacking point missing

slight cracking of fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,470 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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YL55 UCF is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL55 UCF, 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 YL55 UCF registered?

YL55 UCF is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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