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GL06 FEG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,460 mi
Last recorded73,460 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,390 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,522 miles

Both sides front and rear brake discs worn.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,522 miles

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

Both sides front and rear brake discs worn.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,992 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 FEG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

GL06 FEG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is GL06 FEG safe to buy?

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