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GJ06 WXV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,800 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,124 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn, cracked & perished.

n/s/r tyre worn, cracked & perished.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats were fitted to both outer rear seats at time of test which limits their inspection

Engine covers are fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits the inspection of these areas,

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 62,369 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r unable to inspect adult belt

sills covered full undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,550 miles

slight play steering column bush

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

undertrays and sills covered unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

front and rear brakes worn

slight play steering column bush

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

undertrays and sills covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,891 miles

full undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,167 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,081 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 WXV 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 84.2%.

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

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