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GJ56 VNY

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VNY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,998 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,172 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

Fail 2 Sep 2021 59,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,341 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

f/o/s front lower suspension arm bush worn

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

slight play noted in r/n/s hub assembly

Fail 30 Aug 2019 56,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,476 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn at edges

rear pads appear 50% worn

rear tyres are badly worn at inner edge !

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,854 miles

exhaust is rusty

front flexible brake hoses are perished

rear tyres are worn to 3mm and worn at inner wall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,906 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge (4.1.D.4)

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s flexible brake hose is perished

nail noted in f/n/s tyre punctured

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,953 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,497 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 40,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,240 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,885 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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GJ56 VNY is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ56 VNY, 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 GJ56 VNY registered?

GJ56 VNY is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GJ56 VNY safe to buy?

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