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ST06 XED

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,995 mi
Last recorded104,995 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 104,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,611 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,430 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,105 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,321 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 XED is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST06 XED, 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 XED registered?

ST06 XED is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is ST06 XED safe to buy?

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