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GX56 DYC

2006 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,537 mi
Last recorded108,537 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 DYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,318 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear reg plates slightly damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,580 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,051 miles

Babe seat fitted at the back seat.

Both number plates slightly cracked.

Rear Both tyres slightly worn inner walls.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,564 miles

Front front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,038 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge but not to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outter edges of tread

Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,866 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to wear

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 24,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 11,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,423 miles

Nearside 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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GX56 DYC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GX56 DYC, 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 GX56 DYC registered?

GX56 DYC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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