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GL56 LVD

2006 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,676 mi
Last recorded142,676 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,676 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,605 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 137,498 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 135,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 133,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 122,402 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 115,720 miles

front discs worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 115,719 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,751 miles

both rear tyres low tread

both rear wheels damaged on inside edge

o/s/r suspension has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 75,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,834 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 LVD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL56 LVD, 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 GL56 LVD registered?

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

Is GL56 LVD safe to buy?

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