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BG56 PGF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 133,576 miles

general corrosion underbody

Pass 31 May 2025 128,358 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2024 123,440 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,999 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 120,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,686 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring to the components

Fail 8 Mar 2022 109,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring to the components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay and under tray fitted which is obscuring inner component viewing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,350 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

o/s/f wheel slightly dented outer rim

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,677 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear

Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,492 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,567 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)

bonnet catch not locking everytime

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

bonnet catch not locking everytime

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,153 miles

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

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

tracking req

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,153 miles

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

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

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

tracking req

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,845 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,263 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 30,263 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake and traction control warning lights on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,525 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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BG56 PGF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG56 PGF, 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 BG56 PGF registered?

BG56 PGF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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