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GL56 KNN

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 KNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 113,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost )(cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 113,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost )(cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 100,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 94,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,720 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 75,720 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cord advise replace

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,480 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 57,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,049 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,511 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,241 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,541 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 KNN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KNN, 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 KNN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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