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VX06 GYG

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,727 mi
Last recorded151,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 GYG
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 151,727 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 144,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack after centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 144,876 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack after centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 134,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 129,618 miles

stone chip front windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,716 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,801 miles

TPMS warning light on

both bonnet struts worn

n/s xenon headlamp showing signs of wear due to colour of beam

Pass 24 Dec 2019 126,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 21 Dec 2019 126,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2019 123,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,794 miles

n/s/f xenon power pack losing power - light colour changed slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2018 119,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f xenon power pack losing power - light colour changed slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,069 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 103,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,033 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,495 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 63,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 52,889 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 52,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,597 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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VX06 GYG is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VX06 GYG, 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 VX06 GYG registered?

VX06 GYG is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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