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T18 MYK

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,693 mi
Last recorded164,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 MYK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 164,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 164,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases affecting exhaust emisions (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under inflated

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Rear suspension bushes corroded and deterioted

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Oct 2024 157,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 157,587 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,911 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,374 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but with legal requirements

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,215 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,560 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,551 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 78,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,360 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,709 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,851 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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T18 MYK is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T18 MYK, 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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T18 MYK is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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