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KC56 LOD

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,059 mi
Last recorded169,059 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 LOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 169,059 miles

brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil residue on engine

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2024 169,059 miles

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

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

brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil residue on engine

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 163,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 163,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,295 miles

Car overheated after emissions test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various parts and places corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 154,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Car overheated after emissions test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various parts and places corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,557 miles

front brake flexis perished

various parts have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,427 miles

n/s/r play in bottom suspension arm bush

o/s/r play in bottom suspension arm bush

Fail 7 Aug 2020 140,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r play in bottom suspension arm bush

o/s/r play in bottom suspension arm bush

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,383 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 134,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,646 miles

All four brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre worn badly on the outer sidewall.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,248 miles

REAR SRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR SRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

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

Pass 1 May 2014 81,293 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 73,215 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,439 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 59,136 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,167 miles

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

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

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

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

PAS pump noisey on full lock

Fail 16 Dec 2009 48,166 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

PAS pump noisey on full lock

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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KC56 LOD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC56 LOD, 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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KC56 LOD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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