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HJ06 GCF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 GCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 125,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 124,414 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 123,873 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 123,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2023 123,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 123,379 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated ALL ROUND (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,882 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 108,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,780 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2017 88,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,898 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,429 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise slight brake bind on the nearside rear brake

advise stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,196 miles

both front tyres worn 3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,669 miles

brake warning light is on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,280 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,077 miles

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,447 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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HJ06 GCF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HJ06 GCF, 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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HJ06 GCF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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