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AO56 XLJ

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 96,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,529 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,529 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 82,277 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,112 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 59,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,263 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,932 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 15,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres out of shape -wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,389 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 12,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO56 XLJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO56 XLJ, 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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AO56 XLJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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