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GY56 XRK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,917 mi
Last recorded107,917 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,917 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside middle hoses (between front rear pipes and subframe pipes) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear pipes mounted on subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal perishing / slight cracking

offside side repeater slightly loose at rear

Pass 18 Sep 2023 104,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside non-obligatory mirror not providing view to the rear

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 100,951 miles

Bonnet release stiff and may require attention soon

Boot can only be opened via key fob

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covering sleeve's are swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated s)(may require attention soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front and rear shock absorbers have corrosion

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates loss of pressure in one ore more tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2021 97,596 miles

Boot can only be opened with key/key fob

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sleeve coverings starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s)(unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear coil springs have sleeves around lower coils limiting view

Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,596 miles

Boot can only be opened with key/key fob

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sleeve coverings starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s)(unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear coil springs have sleeves around lower coils limiting view

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,261 miles

Boot handle inoperative but boot can still be readily opened using key

Both front headlight aims are on the lower limits

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside, may require attention soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 91,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,125 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 May 2017 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 70,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 70,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,649 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs appear worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 9 May 2013 29,972 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,118 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 28,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,107 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,405 miles

Both rear tyres 2/3 worn.

Brake pad wear warning lamp on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,178 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 XRK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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