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BN56 XLP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,739 mi
Last recorded87,739 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 XLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,739 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,733 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,043 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,043 miles

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

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

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 16 Oct 2020 77,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,260 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front brake hose perished

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 66,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 63,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 58,422 miles

205 55 16 w

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,347 miles

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 41,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,454 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 XLP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XLP, 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 XLP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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