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GJ56 LXR

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,900 mi
Last recorded71,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 47,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 32,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,468 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

upper offside of windscreen scored

Pass 9 Nov 2013 26,091 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 26,091 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,509 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low and bald on inner edge

offside top of windscreen scored

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,906 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

top offside of windscreen scored

Fail 3 Nov 2009 15,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and has a deep cut also on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,314 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and has a deep cut also on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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 LXR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

GJ56 LXR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is GJ56 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 LXR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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