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ST56 APU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 APU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,100 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2024 83,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,947 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 75,789 miles

all of metal brake pipes show age related corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 71,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 71,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 68,754 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2020 68,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2019 66,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,728 miles

chassis slightly corroded at n/s /r and o/s/r sill

rear cross member slightly coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,544 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,754 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,754 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,887 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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ST56 APU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ST56 APU, 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

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What year was ST56 APU registered?

ST56 APU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is ST56 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 APU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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