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VO56 VWH

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 VWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,835 miles

front & rear brake discs worn o/s/r tyre worn slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2018 117,835 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front & rear brake discs worn o/s/r tyre worn slight play rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,593 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2009 14,649 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 VWH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

VO56 VWH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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