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AU06 LTJ

2006 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,775 mi
Last recorded187,775 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 187,775 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 186,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 185,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 185,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 184,312 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all4 front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 182,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 181,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 179,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,089 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 113,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 103,744 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,078 miles

chip in screen

rear pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,466 miles

chip in screen

front pads low

Pass 20 May 2010 65,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very deep cuts evident o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 May 2010 65,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very deep cuts evident o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low pressure in screen wash jets

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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AU06 LTJ is a 2006 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU06 LTJ, 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 AU06 LTJ registered?

AU06 LTJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is AU06 LTJ safe to buy?

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