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GJ06 YNW

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

148,733 mi
Last recorded148,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 148,733 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 145,284 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,712 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 135,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine and oil filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe surface rust

Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,813 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 124,351 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,626 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,626 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,922 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 79,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner/outer edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,075 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,461 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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GJ06 YNW is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW registered?

GJ06 YNW is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GJ06 YNW safe to buy?

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