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ST56 BYU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,462 mi
Last recorded95,462 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,462 miles

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

fuel flap broken

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

oil lamp

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet not opening with ease

fuel flap broken

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wiring broken

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

oil lamp

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,230 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight to open (3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

blades smearing

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,230 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear into calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and nearside front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight to open (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated offside rear brake pad sensor broken (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

blades smearing

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,588 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front/Centre exhaust join, 1 retaining nut missing

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency only just met, its appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear heatshield insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,011 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front break hose slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,211 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

T.P.M.S Warning light illuminated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,174 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,921 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)

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 12,856 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 BYU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

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