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LX55 LTK

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,227 mi
Last recorded163,227 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 LTK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 163,227 miles

Exhaust corroded

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both side (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake low effort

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 162,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 162,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 158,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 148,692 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 148,692 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 136,124 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 136,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 130,417 miles

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

tpm warning lamp on

Pass 12 May 2018 124,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2018 124,406 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 124,338 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,278 miles

bonnet hard to open

front washers poor

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,278 miles

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

bonnet hard to open

front washers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2015 117,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 102,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,964 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 84,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,485 miles

slight surface rust on rear sub-frame

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,378 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 54,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,801 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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LX55 LTK is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX55 LTK, 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 LX55 LTK registered?

LX55 LTK is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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