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WK56 XTA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,007 mi
Last recorded133,007 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 XTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 133,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 130,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,407 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 128,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 120,712 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 113,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,769 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 13 Apr 2016 104,767 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2015 99,362 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside and offside front brake flexy hoses perrished

nearside front brake pad wear sensor not used

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,362 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside and offside front brake flexy hoses perrished

nearside front brake pad wear sensor not used

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodywork damage

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,384 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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WK56 XTA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WK56 XTA, 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 WK56 XTA registered?

WK56 XTA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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