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SP56 VXK

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,017 mi
Last recorded118,017 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,017 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,756 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 112,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,874 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,505 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,643 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 VXK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

SP56 VXK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is SP56 VXK safe to buy?

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