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CP56 GJX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,601 mi
Last recorded59,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,601 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 58,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,757 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 54,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 51,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,925 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,312 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,794 miles

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 10 Dec 2014 24,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 22,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,301 miles

front tyres 3mm and bald on outer edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 13,322 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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CP56 GJX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CP56 GJX, 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 CP56 GJX registered?

CP56 GJX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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