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BG56 PKF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,048 mi
Last recorded163,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 PKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 163,048 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 163,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 152,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 137,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 115,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,645 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 51,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,648 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 PKF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKF, 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 PKF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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