2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · MK56 MBF
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,987 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
MK56 MBF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 120,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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MK56 MBF Mileage History
- 18/09/200925,734 mi
- 17/09/201031,896 mi+6,162 mi
- 17/09/201031,896 mi
- 16/09/201138,192 mi+6,296 mi
- 18/09/201244,207 mi+6,015 mi
- 10/09/201351,446 mi+7,239 mi
- 17/09/201459,624 mi+8,178 mi
- 17/09/201459,624 mi
- 16/09/201568,419 mi+8,795 mi
- 16/09/201568,419 mi
- 05/11/201569,218 mi+799 mi
- 09/11/201676,190 mi+6,972 mi
- 13/11/201781,556 mi+5,366 mi
- 12/11/201885,670 mi+4,114 mi
- 14/11/201885,674 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/201987,661 mi+1,987 mi
- 10/06/202090,635 mi+2,974 mi
- 10/06/2021101,610 mi+10,975 mi
- 01/06/2022109,306 mi+7,696 mi
- 09/06/2022109,461 mi+155 mi
- 11/05/2023112,227 mi+2,766 mi
- 11/05/2023112,227 mi
- 22/05/2024117,842 mi+5,615 mi
- 21/05/2025120,987 mi+3,145 mi
Average of roughly 6,078 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
MK56 MBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (MK56 MBF) between September 2009 and May 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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