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VN56 VCT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

241,419 mi
Last recorded241,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 VCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 241,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 241,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 150,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted inside facing out (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread/sidewall due to tyre age(2003) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or inoperative

Pass 6 Oct 2020 228,056 miles

offside rear number plate light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2020 228,056 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside rear, rear perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside rear, rear perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

emissions fast idle test - CO reading erratic during test and result on limit

offside rear number plate light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,099 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 124,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam & bulb retaining clip loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wear indicator wire broken, loose & warning light illuminated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,058 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,589 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 84,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 78,865 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

traction control warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,752 miles

traction control light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,429 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,566 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VCT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VN56 VCT, 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 VN56 VCT registered?

VN56 VCT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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