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GJ56 VOV

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 128,933 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 128,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,894 miles

Nearside Front Check strap broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,318 miles

rear brake discs scorn and rusting, front brake discs lipped

rear flexi brake hoses rusting to ferrules

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,666 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES AND CRACKING TO TREAD AND SIDE WALL

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,241 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WORN AND CRACKING TO TREAD, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,419 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,042 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO TREAD, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,555 miles

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

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 VOV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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