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BF56 KTX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 KTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 134,063 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 134,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,905 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,073 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 130,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,985 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 125,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 119,632 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 111,686 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,404 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror cracked

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 KTX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BF56 KTX, 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 BF56 KTX registered?

BF56 KTX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is BF56 KTX safe to buy?

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