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4 EEM

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 EEM
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 110,282 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet will not open

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,962 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 71,532 miles

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

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

pad warning light on dashbourd

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,532 miles

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

pad warning light on dashbourd

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 50,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,747 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,831 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,671 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread on edges

unable to carry out full underbody check as all trays fitted

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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4 EEM is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue 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 4 EEM, 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 4 EEM registered?

4 EEM is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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