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YK56 HHX

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 HHX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 74,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 70,790 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 66,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, exposing inner rack on full lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Front suspension strut mounting turret bent, evident of collision, not seriously effecting braking or steering

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,743 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 66,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 61,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2015 58,771 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 58,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,173 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,513 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,997 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,608 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 HHX is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HHX, 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 YK56 HHX registered?

YK56 HHX is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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