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VU56 HZA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,113 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,257 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 81,110 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,839 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,826 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,134 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 48,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,072 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,295 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,235 miles

front NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,829 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,232 miles

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 10 Sep 2010 23,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,096 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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VU56 HZA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU56 HZA, 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 VU56 HZA registered?

VU56 HZA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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