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AD56 GZY

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,186 mi
Last recorded130,186 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,186 miles

Front pads low

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 110,316 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 110,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,393 miles

parking brake light on

Fail 4 Mar 2020 99,393 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake light on

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,187 miles

Rear boot lid some time not open

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,472 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre nailed (unrepairable)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,472 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

O/S/R tyre nailed (unrepairable)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 74,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,620 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,429 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 GZY 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 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 AD56 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

AD56 GZY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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