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LX56 GEJ

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,203 mi
Last recorded196,203 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 GEJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 196,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 187,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 177,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 168,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 153,613 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 153,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,175 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 148,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 104,902 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round inner (3.5.1g)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,571 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,265 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,265 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 42,605 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,605 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,802 miles

Offside front tyre wearing more heavily on shoulders.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 33,751 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing more heavily on shoulders.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,829 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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LX56 GEJ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX56 GEJ, 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 LX56 GEJ registered?

LX56 GEJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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