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GL06 FDM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,174 mi
Last recorded40,174 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 FDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 40,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 39,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 38,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 34,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,889 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 22,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,120 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 26 Jun 2012 17,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,116 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 FDM 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 94.7%.

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 GL06 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

GL06 FDM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is GL06 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 FDM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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