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GY06 PAO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,523 mi
Last recorded100,523 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 PAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers fitted underneath obscuring some items

slightly smokey on acceleration

Fail 24 Nov 2022 100,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers fitted underneath obscuring some items

slightly smokey on acceleration

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,958 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,948 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust silencer missing and emitting excessive smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,506 miles

additional rust proofing at rear restricts examination of testable items*

shields on engine, outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Fail 25 Jan 2017 75,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres edges lows (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,019 miles

EML ON

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge 205 50r17 r/flat

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 225 45r17 r/flat

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

child seat nearside rear

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML ON

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge 205 50r17 r/flat

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 225 45r17 r/flat

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

child seat nearside rear

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,705 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,540 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner egde

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,692 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,692 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 44,369 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,557 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GY06 PAO 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY06 PAO, 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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GY06 PAO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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