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YK56 GYG

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,024 mi
Last recorded114,024 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GYG
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 110,700 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 110,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 102,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,719 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 85,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,116 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,314 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 35,801 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 29,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 22,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,048 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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YK56 GYG 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 78.3%.

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 YK56 GYG, 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 YK56 GYG registered?

YK56 GYG is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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