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G6 RAG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,946 mi
Last recorded44,946 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 RAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 44,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,729 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to nearside front door mirror glass

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,982 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 39,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,844 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced body to axel steel plate (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,794 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,153 miles

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,042 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2011 21,948 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,159 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 19,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,075 miles

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

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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G6 RAG 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 G6 RAG, 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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G6 RAG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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