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ST55 VSX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,512 mi
Last recorded41,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 37,708 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,712 miles

offside front and both rear brake pipes swelling slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake pipes swelling underneath plastic coating

Pass 22 May 2019 32,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining nuts and clip x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nuts that hold centre pipe to cat are badly corroded one is gone but still securely attached

Pass 17 May 2018 30,675 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

all tyres cracked and perished on tread

Pass 22 May 2017 28,961 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,358 miles

both rear brakes grabbing slightly

offside front and both rear brake pipes swelling slightly

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 23,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 18,813 miles

offside front and nearside rear to offside rear brake pipes swelling slightly

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 18,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside rear to offside rear brake pipes swelling slightly

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 15,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 10,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,122 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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ST55 VSX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST55 VSX, 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 ST55 VSX registered?

ST55 VSX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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