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SV55 KUC

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,762 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 105,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2023 102,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,135 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 102,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted, preventing inspection of testable components.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,277 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted, preventing inspection of testable components.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp is illuminated.

Undertrays fitted, preventing inspection of testable components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp is illuminated.

Undertrays fitted, preventing inspection of testable components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 88,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,280 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,778 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,368 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,400 miles

brake warning light on dash indicates a fault

front brake pads wearing thin - advise replace

n/s front tyre on limit now / outer wall in poor condition - advise replace

o/s front tyre close to wear indicators and outer wall in poor condition - advise replace

some wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

some wear o/s + n/s rear brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,321 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on dash indicates a fault

front brake pads wearing thin - advise replace

n/s front tyre on limit now / outer wall in poor condition - advise replace

o/s front tyre close to wear indicators and outer wall in poor condition - advise replace

some wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

some wear o/s + n/s rear brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,214 miles

n/s front tyre edges wearing thin

n/s rear tyre inner edge badly worn - advise replace

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,326 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,408 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,992 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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SV55 KUC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SV55 KUC, 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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SV55 KUC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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