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GY56 UHX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,868 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UHX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

GY56 UHX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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