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YX56 LHM

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,787 mi
Last recorded141,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LHM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 141,787 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s &o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray on

Pass 22 Mar 2025 131,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,720 miles

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,696 miles

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 118,696 miles

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,192 miles

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,192 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,678 miles

205/45/18 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 39,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,062 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 16,111 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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YX56 LHM is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YX56 LHM, 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 YX56 LHM registered?

YX56 LHM is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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