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AK56 NHJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,310 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 148,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,710 miles

Advise covers underside of car unable to fully inspect.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 111,636 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 111,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,087 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,337 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,496 miles

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,378 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 67,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,084 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Wipers deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NHJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 NHJ registered?

AK56 NHJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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