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BG56 XTU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,304 mi
Last recorded134,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 134,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,054 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 117,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,195 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,180 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,212 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

differential oil leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,568 miles

Centre Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light on.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light on.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,007 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 12 Mar 2013 64,047 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 15 Mar 2012 53,442 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 18 Mar 2011 44,555 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,135 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 XTU 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 76.5%.

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 XTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 XTU registered?

BG56 XTU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BG56 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 XTU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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