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LT56 DGY

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 DGY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,791 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

General electrical failure knocking dash display and some electrics out

Heat shield above axle insecure

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 119,784 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking

General electrical failure knocking dash display and some electrics out

Heat shield above axle insecure

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,494 miles

Rear sub-frame heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2023 113,494 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub-frame heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,611 miles

nsf sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2019 92,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,821 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,492 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,412 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,636 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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LT56 DGY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT56 DGY, 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 LT56 DGY registered?

LT56 DGY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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