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GU56 BVW

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,592 mi
Last recorded155,592 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 155,592 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2024 155,592 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 149,715 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 149,715 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 140,317 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2021 132,110 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 124,203 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,013 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,013 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,462 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,462 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,056 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,467 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,915 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,191 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,563 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,639 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,639 miles

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.

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 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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