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GL55 LHJ

2006 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 140,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 140,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 137,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 133,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake servo action weak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 126,554 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

servo pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

brake servo hose slight cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slight crackes

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front baake hose slight crackes

Fail 2 Jul 2018 111,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slight crackes

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front baake hose slight crackes

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 97,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,837 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 91,836 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake hoses, ferralls corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,575 miles

wet at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wet at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight uneven braking on rear

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,649 miles

tyres have some bulging and cuts

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,082 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut to the outer side wall.

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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GL55 LHJ 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 GL55 LHJ, 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 GL55 LHJ registered?

GL55 LHJ is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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