2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · GK56 VSL
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 152,116 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GK56 VSL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 152,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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GK56 VSL Mileage History
- 23/10/2021132,080 mi
- 23/10/2021132,084 mi+4 mi
- 18/10/2022152,116 mi+20,032 mi
- 18/10/2022152,116 mi
Average of roughly 20,334 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GK56 VSL MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (GK56 VSL) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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