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WJ06 GJZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,966 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted items not inspected

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,735 miles

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

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

advise rear offside shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,874 miles

advise rear offside shock absorber cover insecure

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,975 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 85,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,052 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WJ06 GJZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ06 GJZ, 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 WJ06 GJZ registered?

WJ06 GJZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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