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F21 GUL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,502 mi
Last recorded148,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 GUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,502 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated offside rear wear indicator wire - fractured (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both - inner hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 148,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated offside rear wear indicator wire - fractured (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 138,439 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and both rear shock casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 135,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 132,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 129,278 miles

vehicle fitted with underguards not able to check all items

Pass 20 Jun 2020 126,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2019 122,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,631 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to calipers starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

both rear discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end fractured and unserviceable locking bolt (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear to calipers starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

both rear discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,030 miles

front discs worn

front tyres feathered

front wipers poor

rear tyres feathered

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,874 miles

front brake flexies perished

Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,819 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

both front brake flexis perished

front tyres perished

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,819 miles

both front brake flexis perished

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,030 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,896 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,079 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking slightly on tread.

Offside front tyre cracking slightly on tread.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,432 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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F21 GUL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F21 GUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F21 GUL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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