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GV06 LBO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,146 mi
Last recorded159,146 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 159,146 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 152,886 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,626 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 124,359 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 124,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear faces (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 108,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear faces (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 87,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,777 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,990 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 68,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 47,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 38,490 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,054 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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GV06 LBO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LBO, 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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GV06 LBO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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