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SP56 VUM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,246 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 142,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 138,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 129,163 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,007 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 117,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 117,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,236 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 110,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,673 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,166 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 101,908 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,530 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,530 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,424 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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SP56 VUM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP56 VUM, 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 SP56 VUM registered?

SP56 VUM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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