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GL06 FDN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,090 mi
Last recorded135,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,090 miles

Engine cover, undertray and sill covers fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside head light slightly loose

Fail 25 Jan 2022 135,090 miles

Engine cover, undertray and sill covers fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head light slightly loose

Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 132,928 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,493 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 131,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,309 miles

Delay in steering lock warning light going out.

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Delay in steering lock warning light going out.

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

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

Offside rear lower side lamp and stop lamp not working.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,296 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 127,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle under tray loose

Fail 26 Jan 2017 114,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle under tray loose

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,624 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 103,614 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,151 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 82,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,483 miles

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

O/s/f tyre tread on outer edge slightly worn.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,402 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,956 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,505 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 FDN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

GL06 FDN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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