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GF06 OXE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,397 mi
Last recorded125,397 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 125,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 119,000 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 119,000 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 118,595 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL AROUND (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 118,048 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,778 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

tpms light on

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,190 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,105 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 114,105 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,041 miles

Advise : Oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,658 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,811 miles

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

N/S/R tye close to wear bars on outer edge

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,594 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit on 1.6mm on outer edge

washer pipes pushed back on jets

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,663 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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GF06 OXE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXE, 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 GF06 OXE registered?

GF06 OXE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is GF06 OXE safe to buy?

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