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FV56 TRX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,541 mi
Last recorded134,541 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,541 miles

Rear diff noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,606 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust joint fixings corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear subframe corroded

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

backbox heat shield insecure

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2020 118,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust joint fixings corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear subframe corroded

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

backbox heat shield insecure

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 102,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,156 miles

front brake hoses perished

Fail 31 May 2016 91,156 miles

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

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

front brake hoses perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,642 miles

rear discs poor condiosion

nsf shock damp

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 May 2013 55,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 33,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,556 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,449 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 TRX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FV56 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

FV56 TRX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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