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GU56 EVF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,717 mi
Last recorded46,717 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 EVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 46,717 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 46,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,564 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,860 miles

Offside front road wheel damaged from inner rim and buckled

Fail 31 Jul 2015 34,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front road wheel damaged from inner rim and buckled

PIREELI EUFORIA RFT RSC 195/55/R16(87H)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,034 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 29,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,376 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 26,376 miles

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

PIRELLI EUFORIA RFT 195/55/R16(87H)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,372 miles

Rear washer not squirting any water

Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear washer not squirting any water

Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 19,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,939 miles

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

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

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 EVF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVF, 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 GU56 EVF registered?

GU56 EVF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is GU56 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 EVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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