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HG56 GDV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 GDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,241 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,461 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 80,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 79,072 miles

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

front exhaust flange nuts carroded away

Pass 16 May 2018 77,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 74,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under paint starting to carroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 74,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under paint starting to carroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,887 miles

body damage nearside rear.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,082 miles

Nearside Rear Body damage

Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body damage

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,681 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OSR Brake wear indicator wire loose / disconnected.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,891 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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HG56 GDV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG56 GDV, 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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HG56 GDV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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