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KL56 VRM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,852 mi
Last recorded143,852 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,852 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 143,852 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,383 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 140,383 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,909 miles

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

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

bonnet hard to open

hand brake just legal

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,283 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 18 May 2018 106,183 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 101,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 96,620 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 86,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,507 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,349 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,339 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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KL56 VRM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRM, 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 KL56 VRM registered?

KL56 VRM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is KL56 VRM safe to buy?

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