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GJ06 FWN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 85,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 85,685 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,751 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,333 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,471 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,641 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,095 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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GJ06 FWN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 GJ06 FWN, 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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GJ06 FWN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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