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GY56 HBK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,519 miles

Both rear tyres on legal 1.6mm limit

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,677 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2019 98,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor disconnected.

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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,332 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,322 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,596 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all 4 tyres worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,790 miles

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

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

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

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

cars internal headlamp adjuster moved

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 50,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear discs lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 42,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,850 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,851 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 HBK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY56 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

GY56 HBK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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