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KS51 ACK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ACK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,944 miles

Central Front steering rack covered in a misting of oil

Central Front tpms lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking/perishing on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre has cracking/perishing all round

Offside Rear Upper suspension control arm pin/bush has slight free play

Offside Rear service brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre tread getting close to legal limit

osf/nsf flexi pipe brake hoses cracking/perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,944 miles

Central Front steering rack covered in a misting of oil

Central Front tpms lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking/perishing on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre has cracking/perishing all round

Offside Rear Upper suspension control arm pin/bush has slight free play

Offside Rear service brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre tread getting close to legal limit

osf/nsf flexi pipe brake hoses cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

covers on underside

osf/nsf tyres have cracking all around

osr/nsr service brake slightly binding

tpms light on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2020 116,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers on underside

osf/nsf tyres have cracking all around

osr/nsr service brake slightly binding

tpms light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,068 miles

Central Front tpms light on

Nearside Front tyre has cracking/perishing on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

couldn't fully inspect underside due to covers

Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,068 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front tpms light on

Nearside Front tyre has cracking/perishing on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

couldn't fully inspect underside due to covers

Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,954 miles

run flate light on

Fail 3 Oct 2018 113,940 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

run flate light on

Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,353 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,840 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,840 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from steering wheel when rotated

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 70,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,709 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 37,521 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,224 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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KS51 ACK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KS51 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS51 ACK registered?

KS51 ACK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is KS51 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS51 ACK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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