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KW56 AXM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,000 mi
Last recorded45,000 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 AXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,316 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 33,316 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,107 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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KW56 AXM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW56 AXM, 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 KW56 AXM registered?

KW56 AXM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is KW56 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW56 AXM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW56 AXM have outstanding finance?

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