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KS56 XDA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,394 mi
Last recorded123,394 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 XDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 123,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,416 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,896 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,706 miles

Inner rim onf N/S rear tyre severely distorted - Advise replacement

Seal perished on fuel filler cap

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,706 miles

Inner rim onf N/S rear tyre severely distorted - Advise replacement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seal perished on fuel filler cap

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 53,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,524 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 23,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,011 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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KS56 XDA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KS56 XDA, 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 KS56 XDA registered?

KS56 XDA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is KS56 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 XDA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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