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YC56 NHE

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NHE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,146 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 93,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive drips starting to form however not pooling onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,258 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

osf head lamp lose

Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 52,998 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 48,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,134 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,616 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,156 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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YC56 NHE is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC56 NHE, 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 YC56 NHE registered?

YC56 NHE is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is YC56 NHE safe to buy?

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