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GK55 AEG

2006 BMW 130

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,090 mi
Last recorded58,090 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AEG
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,090 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,216 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,885 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 33,443 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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GK55 AEG is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GK55 AEG, 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 GK55 AEG registered?

GK55 AEG is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is GK55 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 AEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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