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ST56 OOF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,660 mi
Last recorded82,660 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 OOF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle has covers underneath making inspection difficult

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,169 miles

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

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

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

sills covered making inspection difficult

vehicle has covers making inspection difficult

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,081 miles

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

vehicle has covers underneath making inspection difficult

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has covers underneath making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,951 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 55,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 40,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,076 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 OOF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

ST56 OOF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is ST56 OOF safe to buy?

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