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WF56 GDZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,754 mi
Last recorded75,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 GDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,754 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,360 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 57,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres innr edges wearing thin

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,923 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,860 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,298 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,293 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,186 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,228 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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WF56 GDZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF56 GDZ, 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 WF56 GDZ registered?

WF56 GDZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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