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HV56 PVY

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,369 mi
Last recorded154,369 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 PVY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 154,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 148,124 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 142,742 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 142,742 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,671 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 126,253 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 105,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 105,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 103,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 95,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 88,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 78,685 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,249 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 51,249 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,347 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,976 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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HV56 PVY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HV56 PVY, 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 HV56 PVY registered?

HV56 PVY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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