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KN56 BHL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 119,989 miles

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

corrosion to rear sub-frame and components

some corrosion to front nearside and offside brake pipes

some perishing to rear tyres

undertrays restricting inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2025 118,149 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to rear suspension sub-frame/suspension components

some wear and deterioration to tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,694 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,808 miles

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,008 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 101,215 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,353 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has wear outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has wear outer edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,889 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,045 miles

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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KN56 BHL 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 90%.

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

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