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GY56 HBF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 HBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,513 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,436 miles

all brake discs worn

all brake pads getting low

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, perished and cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,126 miles

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

all tyres starting to get low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,176 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,442 miles

both front tyres low on tread on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,860 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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GY56 HBF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GY56 HBF, 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 GY56 HBF registered?

GY56 HBF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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