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VK56 GJE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,092 mi
Last recorded113,092 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 GJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,092 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,031 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 109,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,696 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 101,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,010 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 86,010 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,459 miles

Child seat fitted, not all seat belts checked.

Management lights on dash.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 77,459 miles

Child seat fitted, not all seat belts checked.

Management lights on dash.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,044 miles

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

washer fluid low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,372 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,108 miles

Offside Front 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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VK56 GJE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK56 GJE, 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 VK56 GJE registered?

VK56 GJE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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