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R40 KTY

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

125,744 mi
Last recorded125,744 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 KTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 122,974 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 122,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 120,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,452 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 117,452 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 113,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,307 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2020 111,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,639 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 104,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1955516 h rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 96,802 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 77,898 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective CAN NOT OPEN (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,601 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,941 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,927 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,807 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,807 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,255 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,555 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,199 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 12,199 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R40 KTY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 R40 KTY, 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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R40 KTY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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