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GY56 NVK

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,325 mi
Last recorded141,325 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 NVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 141,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 132,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp cover broken

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,729 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,976 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,800 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 109,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking/spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre light on

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,443 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side headlight showing signs of condensation

Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,408 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front number plate cracked

near side headlight showing signs of condensation

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front& nearside front offside rear &nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,962 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,111 miles

Fuel cap cover insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,648 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)

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 NVK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

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

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