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SP56 VVB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,748 mi
Last recorded72,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,748 miles

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

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 61,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 49,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 26,399 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 VVB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP56 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

SP56 VVB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SP56 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 VVB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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