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SP56 VUT

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,781 mi
Last recorded76,781 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 VUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,536 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,203 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 42,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,817 miles

Brake low warning light is on.

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 VUT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP56 VUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP56 VUT registered?

SP56 VUT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is SP56 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 VUT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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