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BK56 GMZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,567 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 98,452 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 90,756 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 81,217 miles

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

Rear seat belts not tested seats folded down so unable to check correctly

Fail 6 May 2019 81,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear seat belts not tested seats folded down so unable to check correctly

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,647 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,841 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 58,838 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,888 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,200 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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BK56 GMZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK56 GMZ, 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 BK56 GMZ registered?

BK56 GMZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BK56 GMZ safe to buy?

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