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VN56 FZJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,527 mi
Last recorded118,527 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,185 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 114,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,402 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,661 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,800 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,595 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 FZJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

VN56 FZJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 FZJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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