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GP56 CAE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 CAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,230 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 83,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,343 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade missing

tyres 205/55r16 both front worn on edge

wires rubbing on offside rear drive sharft

Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,995 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade missing

tyres 205/55r16 both front worn on edge

wires rubbing on offside rear drive sharft

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,735 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,771 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GP56 CAE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GP56 CAE, 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 GP56 CAE registered?

GP56 CAE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GP56 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP56 CAE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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