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BN06 KCU

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,067 mi
Last recorded93,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 KCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,067 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,067 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 88,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 77,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,867 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 70,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 May 2014 64,824 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 64,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,395 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,648 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,193 miles

both rear tyres aprox 2.5 mm tread

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge and perishing

ofside front tyre wear on outer edge

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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BN06 KCU 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 73.3%.

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 BN06 KCU, 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 BN06 KCU registered?

BN06 KCU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is BN06 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 KCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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