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AV56 NOF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,481 mi
Last recorded184,481 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NOF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 184,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust box shield insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 156,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 131,300 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,957 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,826 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,018 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 25 Sep 2009 30,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,078 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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AV56 NOF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 AV56 NOF, 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 AV56 NOF registered?

AV56 NOF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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