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FN56 TNK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,521 mi
Last recorded107,521 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 TNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,978 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,896 miles

Rear disc worn

Rear wiper and washer not working

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear disc worn

Rear wiper and washer not working

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,451 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,743 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,601 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,449 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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FN56 TNK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN56 TNK, 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 FN56 TNK registered?

FN56 TNK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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