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FB06 KAO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,352 mi
Last recorded133,352 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 KAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,138 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,074 miles

Drive line very noisy

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2020 93,069 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Drive line very noisy

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,197 miles

Drive line very noisy

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,060 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

drive line very noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,937 miles

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

nsr jacking point missing

osf seatbelt slightly fraying

osr indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 21 May 2013 51,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 51,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

NSr reg plate lamp inop but came back on

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 46,946 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 41,118 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre to cords, approx 13mm long. Maximum is 25mm.

N/S/R jacking block is missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 35,331 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f check strap slightly loose

Fail 20 May 2010 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f check strap slightly loose

Pass 11 May 2009 28,666 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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FB06 KAO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FB06 KAO, 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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FB06 KAO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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