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ST56 ADZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,862 mi
Last recorded113,862 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 ADZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,862 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,861 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,297 miles

advise rear subframe scaby

Fail 3 Feb 2022 103,297 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

advise rear subframe scaby

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,553 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNION SLIGHT CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND NEAR SIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Jan 2021 98,553 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNION SLIGHT CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND NEAR SIDE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,800 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 90,800 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake only just met the requirements.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake only just met the requirements.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,233 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake only just met the requirements.

Pass 16 Jul 2017 81,956 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,024 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,740 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,538 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

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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ST56 ADZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST56 ADZ, 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 ST56 ADZ registered?

ST56 ADZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ST56 ADZ safe to buy?

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