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CV56 XGC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,695 mi
Last recorded121,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

fuel flap hinges worn

Fail 8 Apr 2025 121,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

fuel cap seal perished

fuel flap hinges worn

Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,727 miles

Offside Front rear view/ wing mirror is deteriorating ,discoloured edges

Fail 3 Aug 2023 115,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front rear view/ wing mirror is deteriorating ,discoloured edges

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in zone A within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers rear view mirror ,starting to deteriorate around the edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips inside zone A,within test limts (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 103,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips inside zone A,within test limts (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged many minor cracks in the outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged many minor cracks in the outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,486 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,875 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,924 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,924 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,937 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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CV56 XGC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV56 XGC, 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 CV56 XGC registered?

CV56 XGC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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