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KL56 UEJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,260 mi
Last recorded124,260 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 UEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 124,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,248 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,304 miles

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

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

front oil leak

undertrays / covers fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,609 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 108,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 x 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 x 17 (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort at N/S (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,507 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,884 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,387 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Tyre sizes - Front 205/50x17 Rear 225/45x17 all run flats.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,387 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands on inner edge.

Tyre sizes - Front 205/50x17 Rear 225/45x17 all run flats.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear pads low and discs lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,835 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,835 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)

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)

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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KL56 UEJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL56 UEJ, 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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KL56 UEJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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