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HT06 HLV

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,253 mi
Last recorded160,253 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 HLV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 160,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 153,280 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside condensation inside headlight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Feb 2025 153,280 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside condensation inside headlight

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2024 145,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,367 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,314 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 68,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped & corroding

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped & corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,152 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,908 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

N/S/F tyre outer side wall cut but inner safty cordes not exposed

Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,262 miles

neaside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

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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HT06 HLV 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 HT06 HLV, 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 HT06 HLV registered?

HT06 HLV is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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