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BV56 PWO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,612 mi
Last recorded100,612 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,466 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid doesn't operate when switched on (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,130 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,130 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,348 miles

both rear tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 21 Mar 2015 59,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,895 miles

2xchild seats

nearside side light dim

slight variation on front brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,895 miles

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

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

2xchild seats

nearside side light dim

slight variation on front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,189 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 34,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s o/s fornt wipers slightly smear

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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BV56 PWO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV56 PWO, 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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BV56 PWO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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