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FL56 OBM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,742 mi
Last recorded113,742 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,742 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 113,742 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 113,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 112,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 112,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,141 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 1 May 2013 75,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front 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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge (bold)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge (bold)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,449 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,817 miles

Front pads 50-60% worn

Rear pads 60-70% worn

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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FL56 OBM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FL56 OBM, 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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FL56 OBM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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