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CX56 XUE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,651 mi
Last recorded49,651 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 XUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,651 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 43,194 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,289 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,597 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 XUE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

CX56 XUE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is CX56 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 XUE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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