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KC06 OCS

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,621 mi
Last recorded101,621 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 OCS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 101,620 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,539 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,539 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward mounting brackets x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,449 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,485 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 89,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,972 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,974 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,922 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,745 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,072 miles

2x exhaust flange nuts missing

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

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

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

both ft tyres wearing outer edge

n/sr brake pipe protective coating swelling indicating corrosion

rear washers inop

Fail 16 Jan 2015 68,072 miles

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

2x exhaust flange nuts missing

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

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

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

both ft tyres wearing outer edge

n/sr brake pipe protective coating swelling indicating corrosion

rear washers inop

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,248 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 40,248 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,237 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,350 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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KC06 OCS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KC06 OCS, 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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KC06 OCS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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