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GU06 LTY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,077 mi
Last recorded89,077 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 89,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,895 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken system still secure

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,894 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken system still secure

Pass 14 May 2018 50,894 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 50,894 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,564 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,641 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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GU06 LTY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU06 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

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

Is GU06 LTY safe to buy?

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