MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive & undercover fitted obscuring some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear.2-3mm.205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)
Fuel filler cap seal deteriorating
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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GU56 BVW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GU56 BVW, 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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GU56 BVW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.
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