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YB06 WTD

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,837 mi
Last recorded142,837 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 WTD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 142,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2025 135,740 miles

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

Nearside Front small nylon strap wrapped round steering tie rod and suspension arm

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake wear sensor wiring rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 135,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front small nylon strap wrapped round steering tie rod and suspension arm

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake wear sensor wiring rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,569 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated/cracked but still maintains a seal

Fail 12 Jul 2024 130,569 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated/cracked but still maintains a seal

Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 113,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,696 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 96,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2018 92,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,670 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,132 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,131 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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YB06 WTD is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YB06 WTD, 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 YB06 WTD registered?

YB06 WTD is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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