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FG56 FXX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 80,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,079 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 73,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,110 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,155 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen washers just meet test criteria.

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,267 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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FG56 FXX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FG56 FXX, 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 FG56 FXX registered?

FG56 FXX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FG56 FXX safe to buy?

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