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AE56 AWO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,937 mi
Last recorded123,937 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 AWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,826 miles

front brake hose pipes split slightly

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Mar 2018 114,719 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,651 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,003 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,998 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,835 miles

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

n/s/f headlight pushed in possible accident damage not loose

Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f headlight pushed in possible accident damage not loose

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,247 miles

front and rear pads low unable to see clearly

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AE56 AWO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AE56 AWO, 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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AE56 AWO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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