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GF56 YKG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,097 mi
Last recorded101,097 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 92,472 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet catch stiff to open may require repair

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,013 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 76,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,277 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,801 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,867 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted in rear preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,866 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 28,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,677 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 YKG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF56 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

GF56 YKG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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