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HY06 MWE

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 MWE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 150,014 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 150,013 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 144,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rumbling noise when engine running/ possibly belt tensioner or water pump ?

Fail 2 Jan 2025 144,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rumbling noise when engine running/ possibly belt tensioner or water pump ?

Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,400 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 125,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 125,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower nut insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolt's loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.12mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,338 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle and on outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,122 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 66,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,969 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,687 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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HY06 MWE is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY06 MWE, 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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HY06 MWE is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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