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CE56 UKF

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 UKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 109,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 105,451 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 105,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on 1.6mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2022 94,770 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil McPherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,061 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 86,978 miles

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))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

e.m.l. on

Fail 29 May 2018 72,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

e.m.l. on

Pass 12 May 2017 64,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 56,220 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,808 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 44,988 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,499 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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CE56 UKF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CE56 UKF, 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 CE56 UKF registered?

CE56 UKF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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