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YH56 KNM

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KNM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,134 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,332 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,395 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2016 62,459 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 62,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,041 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement CONTROL (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Jan 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,423 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 31 Jan 2011 34,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,193 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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YH56 KNM is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YH56 KNM, 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 YH56 KNM registered?

YH56 KNM is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 KNM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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