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AD56 GTF

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 GTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 101,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,166 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,188 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,979 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 48,979 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,045 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 45,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,383 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,093 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 10,833 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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AD56 GTF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AD56 GTF, 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 AD56 GTF registered?

AD56 GTF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2006.

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