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VN56 ZVS

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,631 mi
Last recorded152,631 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,323 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,547 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Gearbox output shaft leaking oil

O/S number plate bulb dull

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,264 miles

o/s/r roadwheel buckled

rear tyres 3mm

rear wash inop

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,803 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 ZVS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

VN56 ZVS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is VN56 ZVS safe to buy?

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