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LD06 RVC

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,807 mi
Last recorded134,807 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 RVC
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 134,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 134,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 134,126 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 133,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 133,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 131,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Slight play in the NSR lower suspension bush

Pass 16 May 2020 129,093 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 121,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 108,130 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has restricted movement

Fail 24 May 2018 108,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel has restricted movement

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 90,046 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 83,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 83,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

non run flat tyres have been fitted to front

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,763 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,789 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,051 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,137 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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LD06 RVC is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD06 RVC, 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 LD06 RVC registered?

LD06 RVC is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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