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HX55 DXJ

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,638 mi
Last recorded138,638 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DXJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 138,636 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,190 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,969 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 130,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image produced is 'kicking' the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 123,157 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 105,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 97,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 87,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,245 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,243 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front shock deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,168 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,330 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,751 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,426 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,210 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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HX55 DXJ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HX55 DXJ, 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 HX55 DXJ registered?

HX55 DXJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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