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GR06 OBD

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,887 mi
Last recorded132,887 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 OBD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,887 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 132,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 125,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 125,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 115,029 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 115,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,987 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,726 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,742 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,383 miles

oil leak from drive shaft seal.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,922 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,308 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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GR06 OBD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR06 OBD, 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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GR06 OBD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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