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RO06 HVE

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,791 mi
Last recorded170,791 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 HVE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 1 Dec 2023 170,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light is dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Nov 2022 161,729 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 151,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 144,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 141,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s door mirror discoloured

Fail 29 Oct 2019 141,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,163 miles

offside mirror glass deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low (on 2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside door mirror faded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 132,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low (on 2mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside door mirror faded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 128,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres low outer edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

Fail 8 Nov 2016 128,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres low outer edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2015 121,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

o/s door mirror discoloured

Fail 26 Oct 2015 121,572 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

o/s door mirror discoloured

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RO06 HVE is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RO06 HVE, 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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RO06 HVE is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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