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WF06 GBY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 GBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,529 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering or engine oil leak under tray fitted obscuring components

under tray cover and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

power steering or engine oil leak under tray fitted obscuring components

under tray cover and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outside edge (4.1.E.1)

under tray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 50,287 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over both outer sills

Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over both outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,216 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 29,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,854 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,929 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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WF06 GBY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF06 GBY, 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 WF06 GBY registered?

WF06 GBY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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