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GF56 KPL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,067 mi
Last recorded101,067 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 KPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 101,067 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 96,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 96,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 90,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,760 miles

general corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2022 88,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

engine misfiring

general corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,782 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

handbrake light on

suspension general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general corrosion suspension/subframe/body

hand brake/pad light on

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 85,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 85,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both wiper blades smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just within limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,002 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,708 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 32,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,683 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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GF56 KPL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF56 KPL, 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 GF56 KPL registered?

GF56 KPL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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