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GJ06 UYV

2006 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,043 mi
Last recorded88,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,043 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 67,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,577 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,577 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2011 23,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,976 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 UYV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

GJ06 UYV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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