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VE56 OZD

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 141,557 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 141,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 133,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor routed incorrectly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,788 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 108,788 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 99,037 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,792 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,081 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 52,205 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 40,407 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,873 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,148 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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VE56 OZD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OZD, 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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VE56 OZD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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