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GJ56 RHZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,586 mi
Last recorded133,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 RHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,586 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 129,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 124,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,075 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall badly perished and cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,226 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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GJ56 RHZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RHZ, 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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GJ56 RHZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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