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VK56 AXT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,340 mi
Last recorded188,340 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 AXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 188,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 180,994 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 166,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,837 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,485 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both the offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are heavily worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,341 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both the offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

the fuel cap rubber seal is perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,002 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring deteriating

tpms ligt on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring deteriating

tpms ligt on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,055 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,982 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,982 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,359 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer tread

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 88,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer tread

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,056 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,867 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2010 36,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,906 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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VK56 AXT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK56 AXT, 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 VK56 AXT registered?

VK56 AXT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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