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VK56 VOF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 VOF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,185 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,835 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 41,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

bonnet wont shut

Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,757 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 VOF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

VK56 VOF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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