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ST56 BVB

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,290 mi
Last recorded128,290 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 BVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,290 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit benefit to presenter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower battery terminal post under boot well corroed

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both reluctor rings both sides (1.6 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to body of schocks both sides (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion front and rear

Fail 16 Feb 2022 126,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both reluctor rings both sides (1.6 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to body of schocks both sides (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion front and rear

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,971 miles

slight service brake pedal travel

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring split and wearing on sensor (1.6 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to all front struts and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody rust for vehicle age

Fail 13 Jan 2021 124,971 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to all front struts and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody rust for vehicle age

Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,239 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 118,228 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 118,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,334 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,334 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,723 miles

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

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

slight wear edges front discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,865 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 BVB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BVB, 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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ST56 BVB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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