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ST56 BYV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,339 mi
Last recorded103,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 103,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,027 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,120 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 front break hose slight deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,886 miles

Front o/s & n/s/f wipers leave light marks after wipe

Offside Front tyre on limit tread edges

all 4 brake flexis starting to crack & perish

recomend alinement check

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,616 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 8 Aug 2015 58,890 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 8 Aug 2015 58,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 11 Aug 2014 52,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,972 miles

rear discs,slight play o/s/f. hun area

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,657 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,690 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 BYV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

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

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