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GY56 NVA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,991 mi
Last recorded106,991 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,344 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,756 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 59,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,407 miles

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,559 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside front road wheel is out of shape

rear brake pads are low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,336 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 NVA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

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

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