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BT56 AZR

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,646 mi
Last recorded145,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,646 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 145,646 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 135,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 May 2023 125,554 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake has only just met the minimum requirements, suggesting service or repair required

Park brake lever has high travel

Pass 13 May 2022 114,178 miles

Park brake lever high, suggesting service or repair required

Rear Both tyres deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 109,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 103,945 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,339 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 63,228 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,404 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,728 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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BT56 AZR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT56 AZR, 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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BT56 AZR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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