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GV56 MMX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 MMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 121,951 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 121,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 116,957 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 105,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,279 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,970 miles

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

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 12 Aug 2016 73,073 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,081 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 66,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,446 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,803 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 8mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V ( run flat )

Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,756 miles

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

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 1mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V ( run flat )

Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,643 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 2.5mm 205/55r16 91v o/s/r 91h

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,643 miles

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 2.5mm 205/55r16 91v o/s/r 91h

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,636 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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GV56 MMX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV56 MMX, 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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GV56 MMX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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