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GS55 DON

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,923 mi
Last recorded98,923 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS55 DON
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2020 87,361 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2020 87,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,250 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 79,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,433 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and nail in tread 205/55/16H RFT

Fail 30 Sep 2014 64,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and nail in tread 205/55/16H RFT

Pass 16 May 2013 59,102 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 59,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,852 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,759 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 7 May 2010 43,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 38,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,127 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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GS55 DON is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GS55 DON, 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 GS55 DON registered?

GS55 DON is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is GS55 DON safe to buy?

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