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GU56 BVT

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,568 mi
Last recorded44,568 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,568 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside front tyre is starting to wear on both edges

Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside front tyre is starting to wear on both edges

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,947 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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GU56 BVT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU56 BVT, 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 GU56 BVT registered?

GU56 BVT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 BVT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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