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KO56 EXN

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 EXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front bonnet damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,748 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,308 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items taken off rear view mirror ()

Lower under trays fitted to n/s + o/s of vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2018 120,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items taken off rear view mirror ()

Lower under trays fitted to n/s + o/s of vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2017 116,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2016 110,478 miles

both rear tyres non run flats fitted

slight cracking on both rear brake hoses

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,772 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,119 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,878 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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KO56 EXN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KO56 EXN, 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 KO56 EXN registered?

KO56 EXN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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