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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine undertray insecure
fuel cap seal perished
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
engine undertray insecure
fuel cap seal perished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal perished
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cat seal deteriorated
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes above axel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front bumper lower skirt damaged missing
front bumper lower skirt damaged missing
near/side front tyre worn around edges
off/side rear tyre treads worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near/side front tyre worn around edges
off/side rear tyre treads worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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GK56 TEU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GK56 TEU, 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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GK56 TEU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.
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