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GV56 HAX

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,670 mi
Last recorded121,670 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HAX
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,164 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt is starting to fray

Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt is starting to fray

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,821 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 36,709 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,670 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 31,584 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GV56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV56 HAX, 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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GV56 HAX is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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