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RE56 OVG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

122,166 mi
Last recorded122,166 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 OVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 122,166 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 122,165 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front lower arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling subframe on L/h lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,942 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 111,597 miles

boot lid wont stay up

hand brake could be improved with adjustment

o/s front tyre worn inner edge and on legal limit

washers poor

Fail 26 May 2016 111,597 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot lid wont stay up

hand brake could be improved with adjustment

o/s front tyre worn inner edge and on legal limit

washers poor

Pass 29 Nov 2014 96,919 miles

front brakes worn

nearside front roll bar link bent slightly

nearside rear tyre worn/ nearing wear bars

offside front steering arm bent slightly

rear brakes worn

undertrays poor

Fail 29 Nov 2014 96,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes worn

nearside front roll bar link bent slightly

nearside rear tyre worn/ nearing wear bars

offside front steering arm bent slightly

rear brakes worn

undertrays poor

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,262 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 83,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 82,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,649 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,749 miles

brake warning light on

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,977 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 29,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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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RE56 OVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 RE56 OVG, 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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RE56 OVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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