MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Both rear tyres 2/3 worn.
Brake pad wear warning lamp on.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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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