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GV56 WSW

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,975 mi
Last recorded77,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WSW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four rear brake hoses perishing and the ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2024 77,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front drivers door handle sticking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four rear brake hoses perishing and the ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear plastic shock absorber casings detached from the bump stops

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2023 72,043 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear abs rings slightly marked

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,490 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,490 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 51,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,536 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 37,891 miles

both front tyres are close to the legal limit (edges)

Pass 26 May 2016 33,271 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,610 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 26,555 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 21,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,516 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)

chip to screen

Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

warning light up on dash for dtc

Fail 1 Apr 2010 12,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

warning light up on dash for dtc

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 WSW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSW, 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 WSW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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