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GV06 GZY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,527 mi
Last recorded80,527 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 GZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 80,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,950 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 70,950 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,247 miles

(strong advice) nearside front road wheel rim damaged from inner side

Nearside Front and offside front brake hose pipe deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2019 62,247 miles

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

(strong advice) nearside front road wheel rim damaged from inner side

Nearside Front and offside front brake hose pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2018 57,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 57,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 53,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 49,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre punctured nail in tread

Pass 11 May 2015 45,051 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 19 May 2014 40,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 40,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,686 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 33,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,210 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,311 miles

both front headlight aims on higher limits

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted all under vehicle

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 GZY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV06 GZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV06 GZY registered?

GV06 GZY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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