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GV06 VYB

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,973 mi
Last recorded98,973 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,973 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 90,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 85,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,426 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,408 miles

Front registration plate incorrect Inappropriate emblem displayed (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing FRONT, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect Inappropriate emblem displayed (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing FRONT, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,859 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre slight damaged tread

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,885 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 VYB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

GV06 VYB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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