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M23 KGJ

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,881 mi
Last recorded181,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 181,881 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe coated in underseal

Pass 23 Jul 2024 178,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage return pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 178,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage return pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 176,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 176,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 174,670 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components all coated in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2021 171,767 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 171,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 167,565 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 167,563 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 162,946 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 158,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 158,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,595 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 137,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil Leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,824 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,824 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs badly worn

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 120,193 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 120,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,564 miles

front tyres have brake up ,no ply or cord exposed. front tyres also have wear on outer edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 98,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M23 KGJ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M23 KGJ, 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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M23 KGJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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