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BK56 OUA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 132,814 miles

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

all rear suspension arms corroded + bushes slightly split

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 131,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,188 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,285 miles

all rear suspension bushes distorted

n/s + o/s front shockers slightly weak

n/s + o/s front suspension arms bushes slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 119,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 47,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,354 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,625 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre punctured.

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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BK56 OUA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BK56 OUA, 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 BK56 OUA registered?

BK56 OUA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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