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GY56 TZV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 TZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,126 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses rubber perished and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,761 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front brake hoses rubber perished and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,756 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front brake hoses rubber perished and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2016 67,359 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 67,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,802 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner-edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,751 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 47,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,966 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,215 miles

d s c lamp on dash all time

Fail 2 Feb 2011 26,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

d s c lamp on dash all time

may nead wipers as washers inop

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,326 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 9,830 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 TZV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZV, 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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GY56 TZV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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