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GF56 YJZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 95,754 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing hidden under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated not connected (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2017 89,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 75,044 miles

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

full inspection can not carried out due to underneath all covered

Fail 19 Nov 2016 75,044 miles

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

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

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

full inspection can not carried out due to underneath all covered

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,298 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,980 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 38,980 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 YJZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJZ, 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 GF56 YJZ registered?

GF56 YJZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GF56 YJZ safe to buy?

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