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GF56 YRE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel flap cover insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 97,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,111 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,336 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 27,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,958 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 YRE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

GF56 YRE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GF56 YRE safe to buy?

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