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HY06 GOU

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,415 mi
Last recorded78,415 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 GOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,478 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old, slighty out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,398 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 60,010 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,924 miles

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

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

Airbag warning lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HY06 GOU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HY06 GOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY06 GOU registered?

HY06 GOU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 GOU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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