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KJ56 XLD

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 86,221 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly uneven 2/3/4mm

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,632 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 73,122 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 73,122 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 70,712 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 68,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,843 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 65,813 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 62,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,000 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,766 miles

brake warning light on

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,323 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,316 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XLD 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 85%.

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 XLD, 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

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What year was KJ56 XLD registered?

KJ56 XLD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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