MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leaks
traction control light on dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pad warning wire broken
oil leak
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)
n/s/f tyre out of shape
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
n/s/r tyre out of shape
n/s/r tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre out of shape
o/s/r tyre has small cut in it
o/s/r tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all four tyres tread stepped on inner and outer edges
all four tyres tread stepped on inner and outer edges
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO56 ETJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VO56 ETJ, 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 VO56 ETJ registered?
VO56 ETJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2006.
Is VO56 ETJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO56 ETJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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