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YA06 LHU

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,109 mi
Last recorded164,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 LHU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 164,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear underbody heavily corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2024 164,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear underbody heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 142,662 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dimmer than offside

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dimmer than offside

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,336 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,473 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,473 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,070 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014
Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,934 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,626 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,517 miles

advise all brake discs slightly worn

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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YA06 LHU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA06 LHU, 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 YA06 LHU registered?

YA06 LHU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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