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GL06 TKU

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TKU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 109,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 109,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,334 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,334 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 99,175 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 92,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 90,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 72,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,799 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,185 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 22,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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GL06 TKU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL06 TKU, 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 GL06 TKU registered?

GL06 TKU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is GL06 TKU safe to buy?

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