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VO56 FHF

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 FHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 125,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 114,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,112 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,403 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,359 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,207 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,134 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 16,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,923 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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VO56 FHF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FHF, 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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VO56 FHF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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