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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Pad wear indicator wire not connected
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
TPMs light on
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Pad wear indicator wire not connected
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
TPMs light on
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded due to standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexible brake ferules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
T/P/S warning light on.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release cable defective
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release cable defective
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
HAND BRAKE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
HAND BRAKE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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GY56 VHN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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