MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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BN56 VXH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BN56 VXH, 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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BN56 VXH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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