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HK56 KAE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,658 mi
Last recorded142,658 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 KAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 142,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 137,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 133,245 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 123,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,268 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 107,930 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine management light on

exaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,044 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,812 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 55,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,888 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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HK56 KAE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 HK56 KAE, 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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HK56 KAE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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