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GX06 TXZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,698 mi
Last recorded149,698 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 TXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 149,698 miles

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

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2023 146,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 143,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 142,089 miles

Offside Front scrubbing

Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 98,161 miles

Offside Front tyre has grove to inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 26 May 2016 83,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,556 miles

Wipers leaving lines on screen advise replace ASAP

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,307 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,158 miles

2 nails in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 37,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,219 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,004 miles

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing missing

Fail 28 Jun 2010 24,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear seatbelt locking mechanism outer casing missing

offside headlamp slightly loose

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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GX06 TXZ 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 GX06 TXZ, 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 GX06 TXZ registered?

GX06 TXZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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