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CA56 GZB

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 GZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 92,881 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2026 92,881 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 90,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 88,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,751 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,751 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,266 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 68,862 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,027 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,067 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 32,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,013 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 28,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,167 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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CA56 GZB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CA56 GZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA56 GZB registered?

CA56 GZB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is CA56 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 GZB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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