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ST56 JUW

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,423 mi
Last recorded167,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 167,423 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osr (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osf strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns and os rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear diff noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2024 157,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 157,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 146,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 134,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 134,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,088 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 118,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 105,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre both rear

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,605 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x4 bolts to cat badley corroded (6.1.2 (a))

n,s,r tyre been run flat

Fail 19 Feb 2019 89,605 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective x4 bolts to cat badley corroded (6.1.2 (a))

n,s,r tyre been run flat

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,339 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,335 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,483 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,241 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 49,177 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,672 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,672 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light indicates a malfunction

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,107 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,902 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 29,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,522 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 10 Nov 2009 11,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 JUW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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