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GJ06 UZP

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,939 mi
Last recorded80,939 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,939 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,189 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 80,189 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,534 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 76,534 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,695 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tpms light on

Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,344 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 63,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,454 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 48,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 44,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 35,835 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R wheel rim damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,102 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 UZP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

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

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