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FL56 OBO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,203 mi
Last recorded119,203 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 112,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,074 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,707 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 66,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,329 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have age cracks within tread patton

both rear tyres have age cracks on outer side walls

Fail 22 Dec 2012 46,329 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have age cracks within tread patton

both rear tyres have age cracks on outer side walls

Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 14,663 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 14,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 OBO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL56 OBO, 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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What year was FL56 OBO registered?

FL56 OBO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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