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VN56 ZVJ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,949 mi
Last recorded114,949 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 ZVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,498 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,999 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 95,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,972 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 92,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,365 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,217 miles

front washer jets poor

rear washer inop

traction control light on

Pass 10 Dec 2011 22,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 8,443 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 ZVJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

VN56 ZVJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 ZVJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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