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SP06 VJN

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 VJN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 149,095 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 149,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 135,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 135,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 126,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 126,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 108,004 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 108,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,794 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,241 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,102 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,173 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,033 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 47,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,112 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 35,092 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 10 Nov 2009 28,496 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,442 miles

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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SP06 VJN is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP06 VJN, 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 SP06 VJN registered?

SP06 VJN is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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