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ST06 FTE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,024 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and top half worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in part (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm shaped 1 (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread in part (6.3.1d)

bonnet cable broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,295 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (1.8)

advise front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,324 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,060 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,133 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 FTE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

ST06 FTE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is ST06 FTE safe to buy?

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