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J14 NCH

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 NCH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 127,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 127,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 125,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,879 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 58,927 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 43,857 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,378 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 24,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J14 NCH is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J14 NCH, 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 J14 NCH registered?

J14 NCH is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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