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GF06 JCO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,414 mi
Last recorded176,414 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 JCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 176,414 miles

Central Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 4 lights (4.4.3 (a))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes and rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerdge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 176,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis / subframes & rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 169,911 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 169,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 159,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Noise from engine area

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 154,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 154,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine noisey in operation

Fail 25 Nov 2020 151,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front 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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine noisey in operation

tyre pressure lamp showing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,950 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 115,309 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 115,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,881 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3 mm tread and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,742 miles

Lower Steering system slightly rough Noisy (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 74,655 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,365 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,239 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 22,813 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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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GF06 JCO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF06 JCO, 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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GF06 JCO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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