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BN56 KDF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2023 115,822 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear end and all the components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 115,802 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 101,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 87,145 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 68,200 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Fail 11 May 2020 68,200 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 54,752 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 69% imbalance on application (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish/crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake caliper flexible hose to subframe flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 48,592 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread heavily perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread heavily perished/cracked no exposed cords or ply

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,525 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,439 miles

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pipes corroding at joints with hoses

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,283 miles

All tyres badly perished / cracking

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,996 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2009 10,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN56 KDF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN56 KDF, 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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BN56 KDF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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