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BF56 KPY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,470 mi
Last recorded113,470 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2018 113,470 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,291 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,069 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,627 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,111 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice tracking check

body damage

both rear tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front pad warning wire broken

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,984 miles

brake warning light on

front tyres bald on edge

traction control light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,323 miles

brake pad warning light on

rear discs worn

traction control warning light on

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

rear discs worn

traction control warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,200 miles

rear pads starting to wear thin

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,304 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre worn on edge

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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BF56 KPY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BF56 KPY, 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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BF56 KPY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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