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R8 OHY

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OHY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 136,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 131,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,273 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 112,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 90,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 85,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2016 85,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,602 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 62,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,477 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

crack evident in front number plate

Fail 9 May 2011 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

crack evident in front number plate

Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,907 miles

o/s/r calliper spring clip missing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,904 miles

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

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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R8 OHY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R8 OHY, 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 R8 OHY registered?

R8 OHY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is R8 OHY safe to buy?

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