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YH06 LHJ

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,020 mi
Last recorded125,020 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 125,020 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,235 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 121,232 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,949 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 62,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,995 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,114 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,947 miles

nsr tyre close to bold on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,197 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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YH06 LHJ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH06 LHJ, 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 YH06 LHJ registered?

YH06 LHJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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