CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST55 WCW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 WCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,156 miles

All rear suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 109,547 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 103,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 101,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 100,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,769 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,154 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front , offside front and nearside rear. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 92,153 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front , offside front and nearside rear. (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 92,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,612 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,609 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,525 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

unde rtrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

unde rtrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,446 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,021 miles

both front tyre tread depths aproaching 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 47,802 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs badly pitted

rear discs scored

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,963 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavy on outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2009 23,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,913 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST55 WCW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST55 WCW, 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

How do I check the history of ST55 WCW?

You can check the full history of ST55 WCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST55 WCW registered?

ST55 WCW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is ST55 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 WCW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST55 WCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST55 WCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.