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KJ56 OAP

2006 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,125 mi
Last recorded169,125 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 31681,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 OAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,125 miles

Nearside Rear 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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 167,429 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 165,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 165,048 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 160,289 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 155,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 151,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 147,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 145,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 143,042 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 139,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 139,484 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 132,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 126,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,657 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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KJ56 OAP is a 2006 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ56 OAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ56 OAP registered?

KJ56 OAP is a 2006 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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