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YF06 BBN

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,388 mi
Last recorded142,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BBN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 142,388 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 141,081 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 141,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 140,030 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 140,030 miles

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 136,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,694 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 136,652 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LED flickering not illuminating number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 129,992 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,679 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seatbelt

Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check seatbelt

Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Off side front tyre slightly inperfection inner wall.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 82,692 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Off side front tyre slightly inperfection inner wall.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front headlamp braket broken

Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front headlamp braket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,055 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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YF06 BBN is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF06 BBN, 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 YF06 BBN registered?

YF06 BBN is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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