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GJ06 FXA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,063 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured x4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 116,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 115,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering stiff

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen stone chip

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (change asap) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault driveshaft ring gear to sensor damage (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front windscreen stone chip

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (change asap) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 102,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 63,040 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,628 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 23,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,715 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 200,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,033 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 FXA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXA, 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 GJ06 FXA registered?

GJ06 FXA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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