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GF06 XEV

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,407 mi
Last recorded112,407 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 XEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 83,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,250 miles

Front bonnet hood damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bonnet hood damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,348 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belt.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,453 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,501 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and getting close to the legal limit.

O/S front tyre worn inner edge and cracking.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,668 miles

All four alloy wheels have slight damage to inner rims.

Screenwashers poor.

Slight cracking to both front flexi-brake hoses.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,211 miles

Both rear wheel inner rims slightly distorted.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,646 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Front and rear brake pads very low. Front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.

Front and rear brake pads very low. Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,468 miles

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

all brake pads appear low

unable to check near side rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,225 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Pass 21 May 2009 28,163 miles

Child seat fitted to l/h rear seat.

L/H front tyre worn close to legal limit. Worn more on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear 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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GF06 XEV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEV, 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 GF06 XEV registered?

GF06 XEV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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