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SA56 GKC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,841 mi
Last recorded105,841 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,841 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2020 98,384 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 98,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,087 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,417 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 74,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,063 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,151 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,877 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight reduced water pressure from front washers

Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,104 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)

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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SA56 GKC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA56 GKC, 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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What year was SA56 GKC registered?

SA56 GKC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is SA56 GKC safe to buy?

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