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CE56 VSF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VSF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 115,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 115,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,033 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,436 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,431 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,900 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,112 miles

Rear Brake pipes covered in plastic material unable to inspect

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,363 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,735 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,663 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,822 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,373 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,343 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges o/s & n/s.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,207 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges o/s & n/s.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,141 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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CE56 VSF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE56 VSF, 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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CE56 VSF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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