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CA06 XKC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,037 mi
Last recorded146,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 146,037 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,762 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 140,365 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 140,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,167 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 140,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 133,957 miles

under tray fitted/side sills fitted/oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge of tyre close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers had no fluid topped up (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge of tyre close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 42,261 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

front tyres worn edges

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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CA06 XKC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA06 XKC, 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 CA06 XKC registered?

CA06 XKC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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