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GU56 EVL

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,323 mi
Last recorded203,323 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 203,323 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 1 Sep 2023 203,323 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 6 Jul 2022 191,790 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( All rear bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 191,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( All rear bushes worn ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 182,250 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Pads look to be on the minimum limit. Replacement recommended. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear differential has slight seepage.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test. possible replacement advised. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 182,250 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Pads look to be on the minimum limit. Replacement recommended. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear differential has slight seepage.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test. possible replacement advised. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 176,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 161,840 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 143,561 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 123,896 miles

Offside Front outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 8 May 2017 123,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer side wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 4 May 2016 109,838 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 109,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 93,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 93,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,236 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 front tyre has deep cuts to tread

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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 EVL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

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

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