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KN56 JZP

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,647 mi
Last recorded126,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 JZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 124,016 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 124,016 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,713 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,794 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,869 miles

under trays

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,541 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside fron tyre cut cords not exposed

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside fron tyre cut cords not exposed

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offsideside front wheel slight buckel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,454 miles

Offside 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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KN56 JZP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JZP, 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 KN56 JZP registered?

KN56 JZP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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