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BN56 VYR

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 VYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,678 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 133,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 125,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 111,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 111,886 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 98,226 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust and brake pipes in areas.

Pass 2 May 2017 90,535 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 90,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake hoses cracked

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2016 81,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres severely cracked bald on edges

engine cover-under tray fitted

front brake disc lipped

Fail 3 May 2016 81,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres severely cracked bald on edges

engine cover-under tray fitted

front brake disc lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,664 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,199 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,377 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 42,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,923 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,260 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 18,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BN56 VYR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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