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VN56 XGS

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XGS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,050 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,289 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 102,289 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,736 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,736 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 77,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,893 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 72,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,025 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 63,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,851 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,363 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,421 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,684 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 26,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 XGS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGS, 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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VN56 XGS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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