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FV56 AVC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 86,149 miles

front pads low

Fail 31 May 2016 86,149 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 13 May 2015 81,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2014 74,734 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 74,724 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outside edge also has small cracks on inside of tread

off side rear tyre on 2mm ,

wiper blades leaving line across screen

Pass 15 May 2013 67,047 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 67,047 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FV56 AVC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FV56 AVC, 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 FV56 AVC registered?

FV56 AVC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is FV56 AVC safe to buy?

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