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D27 GMD

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,725 mi
Last recorded151,725 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 GMD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 151,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 144,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,989 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 125,510 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 125,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 116,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 116,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 106,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,679 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,444 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,444 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,444 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,590 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing o/s rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,544 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,544 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,954 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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D27 GMD is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D27 GMD, 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 D27 GMD registered?

D27 GMD is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is D27 GMD safe to buy?

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