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LG06 ECY

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,297 mi
Last recorded115,297 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 ECY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2023 115,297 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,963 miles

NSF suspension arm bush oil contaminated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,146 miles

N/S/F suspension arm bush oil contaminated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F suspension arm bush oil contaminated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,591 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,470 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,862 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

small chip in windscreen passanger side

Fail 21 Feb 2017 84,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

small chip in windscreen passanger side

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,695 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage on sidewall

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

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

both front brake hoses cracking

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has damage on sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

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

both front brake hoses cracking

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,687 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)

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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LG06 ECY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG06 ECY, 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 LG06 ECY registered?

LG06 ECY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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