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GP06 PYJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 124,804 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,091 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,167 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 92,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,466 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,026 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 19,520 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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GP06 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP06 PYJ, 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 GP06 PYJ registered?

GP06 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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