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RA06 GPY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,732 mi
Last recorded144,732 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 GPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,732 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 144,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 133,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake just with in limits

Fail 30 Oct 2024 133,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake just with in limits

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,035 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (WANT CHANGING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 119,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (WANT CHANGING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Slight corrosion on under-body and sub-frame.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 108,562 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,034 miles

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

exhaust mounting bracket snapped

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,878 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

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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RA06 GPY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA06 GPY, 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 RA06 GPY registered?

RA06 GPY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is RA06 GPY safe to buy?

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