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VO56 PRV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,034 mi
Last recorded106,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 PRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 106,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,260 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,260 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,729 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,504 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2013 61,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,771 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2011 50,403 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2011 50,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,991 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 PRV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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