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GP06 VAO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 VAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,311 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,799 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,453 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to marker bars

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,161 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,884 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 VAO 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 GP06 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

GP06 VAO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GP06 VAO safe to buy?

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