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GL06 BTU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,594 mi
Last recorded114,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes carroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both rear lenses (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

brake pad warning light stays on dash

rear door and rear windscreen has significant tinting

Fail 3 Jun 2017 114,527 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour off side front and both rear indicators [showing white light ] (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes carroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both rear lenses (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

brake pad warning light and tyr pressure warnning light on dash

rear door and rear windscreen has significant tinting

Pass 4 May 2016 107,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 91,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,804 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 70,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,006 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,791 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,316 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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GL06 BTU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL06 BTU, 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 GL06 BTU registered?

GL06 BTU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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