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GV06 YRF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,167 mi
Last recorded59,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,167 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear tyres cracking

eml light on

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2015 46,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 42,150 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 24,588 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 May 2009 23,863 miles

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

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 YRF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

GV06 YRF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is GV06 YRF safe to buy?

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