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BD06 DBU

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

206,819 mi
Last recorded206,819 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 DBU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 206,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 191,114 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 180,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 164,782 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 164,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 141,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swelling under outer protection layer, suspect starting to corrode inside. strong and secure at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight left and right play detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2019 129,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swelling under outer protection layer, suspect starting to corrode inside. strong and secure at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight left and right play detected at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 115,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,081 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 106,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,573 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 71,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 45,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,958 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a chunk missing from outer sidewall .

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,735 miles

nearside rear tyre has a chunk missing from outer sidewall .

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,960 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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BD06 DBU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BD06 DBU, 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 BD06 DBU registered?

BD06 DBU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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