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BL55 GNX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both On Axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked With Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,710 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,809 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,864 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,822 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,956 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on outter edge.205/55h16.

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 1 Apr 2009 46,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,306 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,306 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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 GNX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GNX, 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 BL55 GNX registered?

BL55 GNX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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