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CE56 UKK

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,440 mi
Last recorded126,440 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 UKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,440 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap ( inner rubber seal) deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (o/s & n/s) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 126,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel cap ( inner rubber seal) deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (o/s & n/s) (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,055 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 119,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,370 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 111,370 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,133 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,128 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 83,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,551 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,800 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven where

Offside Front tyre uneven where

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,318 miles

both front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,822 miles

a punture as been carry out on a run flat tyre o/s/r

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,135 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,377 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 UKK is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE56 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

CE56 UKK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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