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WJ06 GHO

2006 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 13074,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 GHO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 147,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,718 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 142,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall signs of glue repairing cut? unable to see cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 122,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,473 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 101,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel attachment bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated but all brake pads in good condition

Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,442 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 71,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall damaged & fractured (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut/shock absorber (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has minor damage

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

front & rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,010 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,833 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,199 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,262 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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WJ06 GHO is a 2006 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ06 GHO, 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 WJ06 GHO registered?

WJ06 GHO is a 2006 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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