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GJ06 LFF

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LFF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,279 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 114,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 112,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spot on the limits - 1.6mm tread depth left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread depth left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Bout (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 86,106 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,369 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,534 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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GJ06 LFF 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 85.7%.

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 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 GJ06 LFF, 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 GJ06 LFF registered?

GJ06 LFF is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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