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BT55 WRV

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 132,819 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 131,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 126,209 miles

n/s o/s rear lower suspension arms outer bushes slight play and knock

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,221 miles

slight corrosion and lip rear brake discs

slight oil leak

slight play and knock n/s o/s rear lower hub / suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,808 miles

covers on outer sills

n/s o/s rear , front lower tie arms front bushes deteriorating

slight lip and corrosion rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake pad sensor insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2016 69,729 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 69,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/R16 91H Bridgestone Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre bald on the outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/R16 91H Bridgestone Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre bald on the outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,211 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 55,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Feb 2012 45,805 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on please check out

slight play in bottom steering column bush please keep checked

tpms tyre monitoring system light on please check out

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,817 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 28 Jan 2010 24,816 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,612 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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BT55 WRV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 WRV, 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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BT55 WRV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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