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WG56 JYR

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,297 mi
Last recorded169,297 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JYR
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,297 miles

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 169,297 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Very dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 153,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 142,737 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 141,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 124,301 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 118,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,296 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,747 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 83,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,575 miles

Both front brake discs look worn.

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

Intermittant squeak from drive belt when on full lock.

Nearside front tyre worn low/bald on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,669 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has small deep cuts in inner edge of tread

Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and has small deep cuts in inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,051 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders

Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limits now

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,043 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limits now

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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WG56 JYR is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG56 JYR, 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 WG56 JYR registered?

WG56 JYR is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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