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GV06 XHY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,350 miles

Nearside 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 13 Aug 2024 98,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play upper rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 79,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,470 miles

parking brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,043 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake just met minimum requirement

Fail 21 Aug 2019 71,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,417 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,958 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,979 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,911 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,825 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 XHY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

GV06 XHY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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