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VK56 LUP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,512 mi
Last recorded104,512 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,512 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,281 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,526 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 60,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,177 miles

REAR TYRES ON 3MM

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 LUP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VK56 LUP, 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 LUP registered?

VK56 LUP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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