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LY56 BVC

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,763 mi
Last recorded63,763 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BVC
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged needs attention (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and running low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper clip missing, needs attention

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut and glued up (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not providing any fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not providing sufficient fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged needs attention (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing and running low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper clip missing, needs attention

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut and glued up (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut On The Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn To 3mm Of Tread Left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,167 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,767 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,675 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 40,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 34,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,366 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 28,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 21,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to derteriorate.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to derteriorate.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,194 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 10,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts not deep enough yet to reach ply cords.

Pass 6 May 2010 10,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts not deep enough yet to reach ply cords.

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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LY56 BVC is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY56 BVC, 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 LY56 BVC registered?

LY56 BVC is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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