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G8 AVV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 AVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

damage to windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view of road

Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint not done up (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

damage to windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view of road

Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,617 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 86,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,530 miles

slight chip on a windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,530 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight chip on a windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,465 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on outter edge (change asap)

nail in n/s/r tyre shoulder (non repairable)

service light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,700 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,885 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G8 AVV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G8 AVV, 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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What year was G8 AVV registered?

G8 AVV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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