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CV56 GPE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,270 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 3 Dec 2020 85,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,394 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 74,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 68,800 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,381 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,774 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,574 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,785 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,373 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres worn close to tread warning bars

Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,459 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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CV56 GPE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CV56 GPE, 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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CV56 GPE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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