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KJ56 FNL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 FNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,209 miles

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,628 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front headlamp slightly misty

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 112,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,784 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 106,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,338 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 1.6mm and badly perished

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,573 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 1.6mm and badly perished

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on inner raised tread block patterns

both rear tyre construction non vehicle standard(not run flat type)

engine MIL lamp on

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2013 54,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on inner raised tread block patterns

both rear tyre construction non vehicle standard(not run flat type)

engine MIL lamp on

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers not tested due to frosty conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,790 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 23,760 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 FNL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ56 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

KJ56 FNL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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