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CK56 EXR

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 EXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 132,853 miles

Underneath of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2025 121,078 miles

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

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

coolant leak during test. coolant light on

underside corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,036 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 111,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 102,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 92,403 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 92,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2017 81,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2017 81,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,837 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 61,648 miles

all tyres are getting close to the legal limit, the front ones are worn unevenly which could indicate the tracking to be out

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2012 41,583 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2012 41,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,786 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 25,332 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,543 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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CK56 EXR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CK56 EXR, 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 CK56 EXR registered?

CK56 EXR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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