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ST56 TCV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,376 mi
Last recorded102,376 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear +o.s.f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,764 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,888 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,888 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,776 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,736 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,743 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,244 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 23,244 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)

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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 TCV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

ST56 TCV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is ST56 TCV safe to buy?

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