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J16 GYA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,619 mi
Last recorded158,619 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 158,619 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has perishing cracks

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

both rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jul 2019 150,738 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 150,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,093 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 107,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

T.P.M.S warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,363 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,363 miles

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

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 20 Jan 2011 44,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 44,163 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J16 GYA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J16 GYA, 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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J16 GYA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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