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CX56 UUC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,657 mi
Last recorded43,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 UUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 43,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 23,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 22,738 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 20,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 20,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge and starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack

Rear Brake pipes starting to blister

Pass 10 Dec 2018 19,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,979 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,158 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,826 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,521 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,240 miles

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Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,838 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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CX56 UUC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CX56 UUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX56 UUC registered?

CX56 UUC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CX56 UUC safe to buy?

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