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VO56 VPY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 VPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,061 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 87,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,722 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,201 miles

Front registration plate is cracked.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 75,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate is cracked.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,821 miles

Front brake discs are lightly lipped.

Front registration plate is cracked.

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges.

Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,821 miles

Front brake discs are lightly lipped.

Front registration plate is cracked.

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,333 miles

Front front registration plate is cracked.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs are slightly lipped.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are slightly lipped.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,946 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front registration plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,401 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 33,690 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 33,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 27,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,108 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 VPY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

VO56 VPY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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