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FM51 ORD

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,603 mi
Last recorded129,603 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ORD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 117,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,260 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,972 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 94,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,312 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,158 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,131 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,209 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,402 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,819 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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FM51 ORD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM51 ORD, 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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FM51 ORD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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