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GL56 HTC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,889 mi
Last recorded155,889 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 155,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear cradle showing signs of corrosion not holed at test

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2022 150,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2022 150,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,169 miles

exhaust nuts corroded on cat to center exhaust not blowing at test

rear brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,511 miles

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification INNER (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 18 Dec 2019 139,203 miles

exhaust front pipe nuts corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 133,465 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 133,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,019 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' expired tax disc and holder (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,216 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,988 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 92,642 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,061 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,799 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,995 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 HTC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HTC, 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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GL56 HTC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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