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VK06 YTP

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,006 mi
Last recorded207,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YTP
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 207,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 195,767 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower front inner bush slightly detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower front inner bush slightly detreated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 181,490 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 181,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 160,520 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 160,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 129,135 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,457 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 114,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 108,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 102,153 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 97,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,676 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 88,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 83,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,642 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 41,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 41,170 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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VK06 YTP is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK06 YTP, 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 VK06 YTP registered?

VK06 YTP is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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