CarVerify

Free Car Check

KC56 OCB

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,463 mi
Last recorded72,463 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,925 miles

Advise all tyres cracking in tread edges

Advise rear tyres 4mm tread depth

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,792 miles

Advise front flexible brake hoses cracking

Advise front tyres cracking in outer tread edges

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,556 miles

slight cracking on both front brake hoses.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,211 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 49,211 miles

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 15 Dec 2017 46,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 46,200 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,498 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,815 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,365 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 18,190 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 14,179 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KC56 OCB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KC56 OCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KC56 OCB?

You can check the full history of KC56 OCB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KC56 OCB registered?

KC56 OCB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is KC56 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC56 OCB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC56 OCB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KC56 OCB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.