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AK56 BWM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,549 mi
Last recorded120,549 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,179 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,070 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,589 miles

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

plastic under tray unable to full inspect some components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,589 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic under tray unable to full inspect some components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,621 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edge

nsr tyre slightly worn close to leagle limmit

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,592 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,623 miles

Offside Rear 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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AK56 BWM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK56 BWM, 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 AK56 BWM registered?

AK56 BWM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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