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HY56 HKB

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,232 mi
Last recorded142,232 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HKB
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,232 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 139,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,691 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 128,132 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 128,132 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 122,235 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front headlamp dip beam aim/image weak.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage, the tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at both edges(suspect that the tread is worn close to exposing then cords)

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear,is bald at the edge and shows outer side wall damage.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear,is bald at the edge and shows outer side wall damage.

off side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front headlamp unit shows movement( at least 1 top mounting is damaged/incomplete)

off side front, near side front and the near side rear tyre show side wall damage.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front headlamp unit shows movement( at least 1 top mounting is damaged/incomplete)

off side front, near side front and the near side rear tyre show side wall damage.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate shows damage.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated.

front registration plate shows damage.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side rear tyre tread shows a deep split.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off and near side front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear/is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,516 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 8 Sep 2011 35,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 41,280 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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HY56 HKB is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HY56 HKB, 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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HY56 HKB is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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