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BL55 GHX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 126,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 126,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 119,769 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,741 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,738 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,972 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,651 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,779 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,034 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,209 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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BL55 GHX 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 87.5%.

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 BL55 GHX, 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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BL55 GHX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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