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GJ06 NFO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,126 mi
Last recorded143,126 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,126 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 143,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 127,150 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 127,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,723 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,671 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2020 84,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NFO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

GJ06 NFO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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