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GU06 EUY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,719 mi
Last recorded118,719 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 EUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,719 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 118,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 110,883 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 110,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 RFT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,202 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,943 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall starting to crack and perish

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,768 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,656 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,975 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,811 miles

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

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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GU06 EUY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU06 EUY, 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 GU06 EUY registered?

GU06 EUY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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