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KJ56 FMM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 FMM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 131,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 127,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 125,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,297 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Advise both rear tyres wearing low on tread.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,260 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,424 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,160 miles

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

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

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,055 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Aug 2013 67,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,657 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,847 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,583 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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KJ56 FMM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KJ56 FMM, 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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What year was KJ56 FMM registered?

KJ56 FMM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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