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GB56 BZH

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,925 mi
Last recorded72,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB56 BZH
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,057 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2010 47,700 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,700 miles

sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,267 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 235,267 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GB56 BZH is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GB56 BZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GB56 BZH registered?

GB56 BZH is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is GB56 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB56 BZH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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