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LV06 GPK

2006 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,074 mi
Last recorded131,074 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 GPK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 131,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 127,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 117,300 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 117,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,387 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing to outside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing to outside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,951 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 43,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,099 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,099 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,300 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 24,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,555 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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LV06 GPK is a 2006 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV06 GPK, 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 LV06 GPK registered?

LV06 GPK is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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