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AY56 XVO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,994 miles

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

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

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some testable components from view

Fail 26 Jul 2022 104,994 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some testable components from view

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 93,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,022 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,602 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,544 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,958 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AY56 XVO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY56 XVO, 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 AY56 XVO registered?

AY56 XVO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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