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LD06 WKH

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 WKH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 147,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,065 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 143,059 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 139,467 miles

Nearside headlamp washer inoperative

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, inner rack has slight play, both rear tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2022 137,146 miles

Nearside headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2022 137,146 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts both rear ABS sensors rubbing on drive shafts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2021 130,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 130,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements twin tone horn fitted (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,823 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

fuel cap seal cracked/perished

n/s/f brake flexi hose cracked/perished

n/s/f head lamp levelling device rod broken, been taped and tied on

n/s/r brake flexi hose cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracked/perished

o/s/r brake flexi hose cracked/perished

o/s/r brake tight/sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre worn low, close to legal limit

small chip in front screen o/s

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,652 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 124,652 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,141 miles

slight play in o/s rear lower hub bush

Fail 17 Jan 2018 120,141 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

slight play in o/s rear lower hub bush

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,731 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,059 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,228 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 WKH is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LD06 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

LD06 WKH is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LD06 WKH safe to buy?

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