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GJ06 HHG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,205 mi
Last recorded106,205 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,205 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,104 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,946 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,883 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,744 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 100,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,868 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 95,227 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 92,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 89,425 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 89,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,681 miles

winter tyres at rear

Fail 31 Mar 2012 59,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,848 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 HHG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HHG, 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 GJ06 HHG registered?

GJ06 HHG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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