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ST56 EXP

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 EXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 109,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear sub frame brace rusted/corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sub frame brace rusted/corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 106,491 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sub frame brace rusted/corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sub frame brace rusted/corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,571 miles

Rear subframe bracees corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 96,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear subframe brace excessively corroded

Offside Rear subrame brace excessively corroded

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear subframe brace excessively corroded

Offside Rear subrame brace excessively corroded

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 52,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,675 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,076 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 17,554 miles

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

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 EXP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

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

Is ST56 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 EXP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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