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WP06 GKZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,597 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 77,597 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 76,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2mm tread ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 71,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 67,632 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 67,632 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone cradle ! (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 58,957 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,199 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,805 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2018 50,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,512 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,310 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,346 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,721 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,621 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,712 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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WP06 GKZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WP06 GKZ, 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 WP06 GKZ registered?

WP06 GKZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is WP06 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP06 GKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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