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GF56 UEH

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,901 mi
Last recorded149,901 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 149,901 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,376 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,436 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2022 143,436 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure heat sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under-tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,612 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 139,612 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 130,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 121,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 121,349 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 121,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,545 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 116,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,300 miles

Both front brake hoses have slight cracking on them

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Nov 2014 110,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake hoses have slight cracking on them

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,338 miles

offside front tyre worn has slight cracks on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,410 miles

Both front tyres worn. 195/55/r16-87H

Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyere slightly cracking

offside front tyere slightly cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,278 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 UEH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

GF56 UEH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GF56 UEH safe to buy?

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