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GJ56 LVL

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

boot full unable to inspect boot area

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,514 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 22,434 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,567 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GJ56 LVL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GJ56 LVL, 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 GJ56 LVL registered?

GJ56 LVL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ56 LVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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