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N4 XMJ

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,995 mi
Last recorded131,995 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,995 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 127,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 121,451 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 115,880 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 94,904 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,889 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,710 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,032 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 61,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,970 miles

front brake hoses part perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,924 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 41,924 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 21,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,474 miles

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

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

o/s rear tyre 3mm

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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N4 XMJ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N4 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 XMJ registered?

N4 XMJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is N4 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 XMJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N4 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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