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KN56 BGU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,640 mi
Last recorded130,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 BGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 130,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,502 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 110,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,523 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,617 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,472 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,252 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

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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KN56 BGU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN56 BGU, 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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KN56 BGU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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