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VK56 ORA

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ORA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,412 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,222 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 63,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,893 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,963 miles

front brake disc's worn advise

front inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

rear inner brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,822 miles

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

offside front tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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 ORA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ORA, 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 VK56 ORA registered?

VK56 ORA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is VK56 ORA safe to buy?

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