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AP56 ENY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 ENY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,783 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,783 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

puncture light on

strong advise! both rear tyres on tread wear bars. worn to tread limit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

TPMS light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,696 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

TPMS light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,633 miles

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

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

Nearside front (Tread on 3mm - 4mm) Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Nearside rear wheel rim dented (Inner) at time of test.

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

Offside front (Tread on 3mm) Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 81,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel rim dented (Inner) at time of test.

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly dented (Inner) at time of test.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear wheel rim slightly dented (Inner) at time of test.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2011 36,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,392 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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AP56 ENY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP56 ENY, 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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AP56 ENY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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