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BN56 OXB

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 84,509 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,980 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,661 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated additional devices needed (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated additional devices needed (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,197 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 68,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,166 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 52,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,183 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,007 miles

O/s/r brake wear sensor not in brake pad

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,891 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,028 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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BN56 OXB 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 90%.

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 BN56 OXB, 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 BN56 OXB registered?

BN56 OXB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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