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BK56 URU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,174 mi
Last recorded169,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 URU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 169,174 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 164,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 159,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 151,278 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2021 151,278 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 136,413 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,172 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,041 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 25 Nov 2014 88,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,640 miles

Engine over heating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,640 miles

Engine over heating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on outter egde

rear discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,422 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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BK56 URU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK56 URU, 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 BK56 URU registered?

BK56 URU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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