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FV55 WYS

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 WYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,624 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,227 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,452 miles

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

all discs worn, child seat fitted, plastic covers under vehicle

all tyres edges starting to wear

Fail 16 Oct 2018 69,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all discs worn, child seat fitted, plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,514 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front & both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 33,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 37,730 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 35,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,500 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,551 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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FV55 WYS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV55 WYS, 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 FV55 WYS registered?

FV55 WYS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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