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LN56 PYH

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,579 mi
Last recorded43,579 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 PYH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 43,259 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2025 43,216 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 42,770 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,921 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 32,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 29,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,859 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2014 21,398 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2014 21,392 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,344 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,767 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,921 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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LN56 PYH is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN56 PYH, 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 LN56 PYH registered?

LN56 PYH is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LN56 PYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 PYH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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