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GL06 TVC

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,626 mi
Last recorded125,626 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 125,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 119,667 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 119,667 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 113,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,615 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f door casing cover missing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,688 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,022 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 TVC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL06 TVC registered?

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

Is GL06 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 TVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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