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VE56 PKZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,103 mi
Last recorded67,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 PKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,571 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 62,461 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,502 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 49,502 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,586 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 27,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 22,781 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 19,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 19,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,694 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,602 miles

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

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

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 PKZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

VE56 PKZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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