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ST06 BXU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,957 mi
Last recorded123,957 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 BXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,010 miles

Slight play n/s rear bottom rose joint

Fail 15 Nov 2019 120,002 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Slight hand brake travel

Slight play n/s rear bottom rose joint

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust front pipe securing nuts heavily corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 113,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bottom arm rear of 2 loose in hub unit (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor insecure

Offside Rear pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,842 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,594 miles

underbody splash guards fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 86,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

underbody splash guards fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,255 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,254 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,551 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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ST06 BXU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST06 BXU, 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 ST06 BXU registered?

ST06 BXU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is ST06 BXU safe to buy?

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