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LX06 LHZ

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,645 mi
Last recorded129,645 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 LHZ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 129,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 128,026 miles

subframe correded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,588 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Nearside slight damage headlamp bracket

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,248 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,243 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,516 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 35,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,332 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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LX06 LHZ 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 77.8%.

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 LX06 LHZ, 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 LX06 LHZ registered?

LX06 LHZ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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