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GL56 EPN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,440 mi
Last recorded80,440 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Slight Damage On Outer Tread

Nearside Rear Door Slight Damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,548 miles

Both nearside front and offside rear road wheels dented.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,917 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,502 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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GL56 EPN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL56 EPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL56 EPN registered?

GL56 EPN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GL56 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 EPN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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