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VK56 ORS

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ORS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 105,816 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight misted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 98,760 miles

Nearside hand brake grabbing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside hand brake grabbing

Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres near too limet

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,950 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,950 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 72,727 miles

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

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,727 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,201 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,308 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 ORS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

VK56 ORS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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