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GD06 FVN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 FVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 157,209 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 157,209 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 144,539 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 144,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,300 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,216 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,216 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,976 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GD06 FVN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GD06 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD06 FVN registered?

GD06 FVN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is GD06 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 FVN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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