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FG56 WJM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,070 mi
Last recorded127,070 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 WJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 127,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,168 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 115,168 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,220 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,069 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside oil leak on engine

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,248 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,232 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,559 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,460 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,150 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 38,110 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 27,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,606 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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FG56 WJM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG56 WJM, 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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What year was FG56 WJM registered?

FG56 WJM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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