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GJ56 WWT

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,381 mi
Last recorded127,381 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WWT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,381 miles

baby seat fitted

offside handbrake effort

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,802 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 115,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 101,412 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,879 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 18 Oct 2017 87,879 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine leaking oil

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,482 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,380 miles

rear tyres wearing low on legal tread

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 WWT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WWT, 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 GJ56 WWT registered?

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

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