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SA56 GKF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,417 mi
Last recorded110,417 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 110,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,743 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 95,322 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 88,379 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,253 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,174 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,120 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,904 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GKF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA56 GKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA56 GKF registered?

SA56 GKF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SA56 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 GKF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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