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LF06 XUB

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 XUB
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,252 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,379 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

service light on

Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,993 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,138 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 97,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,849 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear @2mm (225/40x18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,957 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 9 May 2015 67,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2014 59,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,576 miles

off side front headlamp slightly insecure

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front headlamp slightly insecure

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,767 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 38,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,559 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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LF06 XUB 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 LF06 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF06 XUB registered?

LF06 XUB is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is LF06 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 XUB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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