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CX56 FDG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,095 mi
Last recorded122,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 122,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust down pipe nuts missing but secure and not blowing

exhaust heat shields in poor condition and loose

fuel cap seal perishing

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear

Fail 28 May 2025 122,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust down pipe nuts missing but secure and not blowing

exhaust heat shields in poor condition and loose

fuel cap seal perishing

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle at rear

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 114,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield coming adrift

Fail 23 May 2024 114,558 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heat shield coming adrift

Pass 26 May 2023 107,401 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 May 2023 107,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 99,486 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,369 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,368 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,142 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe securing nuts missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,821 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,623 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Tyre Pressure Monitering System (TPMS) indicates a fault at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 45,623 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Car wet for inspection

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Intermittently offside outer door handle sticks in `release` position

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

Offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on outer shoulder

Tyre Pressure Monitering System (TPMS) indicates a fault at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,897 miles

n\s\r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,857 miles

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

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

n\s\r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,913 miles

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

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

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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CX56 FDG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX56 FDG, 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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CX56 FDG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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