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BG56 PFU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,421 mi
Last recorded132,421 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 132,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Middle 2 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 132,406 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Middle 2 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 125,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 125,599 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,355 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,533 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,878 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,936 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,460 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BG56 PFU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG56 PFU, 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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BG56 PFU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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