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GL06 TLV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,542 mi
Last recorded167,542 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 167,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 137,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 113,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

O/s/r tyre has cuts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 111,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

O/s/r tyre has cuts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no. plate cracked but not likely to be misread

N/S/F fog lamp lense broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front no. plate cracked but not likely to be misread

N/S/F fog lamp lense broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,634 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 63,411 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,411 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,586 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 TLV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

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

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