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VE56 DWW

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 DWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,734 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,303 miles

engine cover /under tray

Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,088 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,200 miles

rear wiper arm brocken

Fail 23 Dec 2010 30,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn outer edges

rear wiper arm brocken

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,633 miles

covers under vehicle hard to see some testable items

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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VE56 DWW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE56 DWW, 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 VE56 DWW registered?

VE56 DWW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 December 2006.

Is VE56 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 DWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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