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GV06 XHU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 109,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pip[es plastic coating swelling signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,882 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 100,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under shields fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm - 205/55R16V RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,776 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 62,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 40,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,272 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 XHU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

GV06 XHU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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