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BX56 FUO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,621 mi
Last recorded156,621 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 156,621 miles

Rear rear bumper slight damage

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 11 Dec 2019 156,556 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear bumper slight damage

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,182 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 110,182 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 47,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,640 miles

front brake pad wear

rear tyre tread wear

Pass 22 Dec 2012 30,097 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 24,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,971 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,017 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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BX56 FUO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX56 FUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX56 FUO registered?

BX56 FUO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is BX56 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX56 FUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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