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VG55 VXU

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,327 mi
Last recorded62,327 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG55 VXU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,327 miles

noise on engine

osf bump stop perrished

osf tyre to 0mm on edge almost to cords

wipers smear

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,327 miles

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

noise on engine

osf bump stop perrished

osf tyre to 0mm on edge almost to cords

wipers smear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,223 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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VG55 VXU is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VG55 VXU, 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 VG55 VXU registered?

VG55 VXU is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is VG55 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VG55 VXU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VG55 VXU have outstanding finance?

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