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FV56 AVK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 62,984 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 62,984 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 58,484 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 58,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Petrol flap broken

Fail 21 Feb 2019 55,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body component insecure Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Petrol flap broken

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 44,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 39,186 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Fail 26 Nov 2013 39,180 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,380 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 34,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,490 miles

all four tyres worn uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,712 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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FV56 AVK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

FV56 AVK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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