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AK56 RMY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 RMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,344 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 97,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 92,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,459 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,282 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer tread (see yellow chalk)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,520 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,493 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 35,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,270 miles

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 RMY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK56 RMY, 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 RMY registered?

AK56 RMY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 RMY safe to buy?

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