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VN56 DZA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,207 mi
Last recorded116,207 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,207 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 116,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,651 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper and registration plate

Fail 20 Feb 2019 106,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front damage to bumper and registration plate

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 93,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,462 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,165 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 72,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,471 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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VN56 DZA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN56 DZA, 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 VN56 DZA registered?

VN56 DZA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is VN56 DZA safe to buy?

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