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2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 131,389 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,718 miles

Fuel cap sill slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 104,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,631 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp defective

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch defective - difficulty opening

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,383 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,796 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror tape up

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 20 Dec 2017 92,795 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front door mirror tape up

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge, strong advice,205/55 R 16

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,780 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired

Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Dec 2016 82,780 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired

Nearside door mirror temporarily repaired

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,547 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,195 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges. (raised tread)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges (raised tread)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,192 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,192 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,101 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 39,101 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,297 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 17,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HK56 KAU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HK56 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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