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VU56 BKN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,596 mi
Last recorded97,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,366 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,005 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2021 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,991 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs showing signs of pitting on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 65,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 13 May 2017 63,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 54,101 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some items

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 16 May 2015 47,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 28,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,950 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)

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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VU56 BKN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU56 BKN, 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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VU56 BKN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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