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HG56 GGA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 GGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,751 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 113,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 113,285 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 108,493 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,608 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balled (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balled (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,534 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,471 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Unable to see rear inner brake pads.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both side front tyres are worn on edges 2mm.

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

Offside rear tyre is worn on edge 3mm

Under tray and engine cover fitted cannot check other components.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,743 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine man. light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,439 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,439 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,716 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 GGA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG56 GGA, 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 GGA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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