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GV06 FNY

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,055 mi
Last recorded81,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 FNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 81,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 76,946 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder has cords exposed. Marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 1.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 65,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 61,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 56,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,919 miles

front wipers juddering and leaving lines on screen advise replace ASAP

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,409 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,745 miles

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

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

Wipers leaving lines on screen advise replacement ASAP

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,605 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 16,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV06 FNY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV06 FNY, 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 GV06 FNY registered?

GV06 FNY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is GV06 FNY safe to buy?

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