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LX56 TKY

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,519 mi
Last recorded116,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 TKY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 116,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight dampness on the steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,526 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,362 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 101,528 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,094 miles

Nearside front brake hose deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,626 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 13 May 2013 58,484 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,828 miles

Small cuts on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,864 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

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 TKY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

LX56 TKY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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