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HW55 GWV

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,579 mi
Last recorded104,579 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GWV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,579 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,579 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer before axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer before axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,965 miles

both front brake hoses slight cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,551 miles

Nearside Front inner side wall worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,430 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure at wheel sensor (1.9.2a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand bake warning lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,191 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack

n/s rear seatbelt not tested - due to child seat

Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,191 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake hoses starting to crack

n/s rear seatbelt not tested - due to child seat

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,054 miles

child seat fitted to N/S/R

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

child seat fitted to N/S/R

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,184 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 66,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front tyre feathering on outter edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front tyre feathering on outter edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,865 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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HW55 GWV is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW55 GWV, 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 HW55 GWV registered?

HW55 GWV is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is HW55 GWV safe to buy?

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