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LJ07 HVS

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 HVS
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 116,501 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,113 miles

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

Rear diff leaking .

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,550 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,819 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,558 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2016 63,525 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,004 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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LJ07 HVS is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ07 HVS, 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 LJ07 HVS registered?

LJ07 HVS is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ07 HVS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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