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WR56 CXP

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,628 mi
Last recorded51,628 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 CXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,190 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2024 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 47,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, unable to fully inspect due to plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, unable to fully inspect due to plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,301 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 40,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,405 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2017 38,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 2 Nov 2016 36,038 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,724 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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WR56 CXP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR56 CXP, 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 WR56 CXP registered?

WR56 CXP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is WR56 CXP safe to buy?

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