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DJ05 CAL

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 CAL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 108,583 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 108,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 98,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,788 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,844 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,964 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,424 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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DJ05 CAL is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DJ05 CAL, 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 DJ05 CAL registered?

DJ05 CAL is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is DJ05 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ05 CAL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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