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GK56 VSL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,116 mi
Last recorded152,116 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 152,116 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 152,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 132,084 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 23 Oct 2021 132,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,667 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 104,701 miles

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

Front Registration plate slightly crack

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Front under tray fitting

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 104,701 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate slightly crack

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Front under tray fitting

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,068 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 97,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted w rong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,233 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,855 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,881 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,658 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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GK56 VSL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VSL, 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 GK56 VSL registered?

GK56 VSL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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